corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən 
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
2
: a product of corroding
Examples of corrosion in a Sentence
the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
Recent Examples on the Web
Cars from northern states might look great in superficial photos, but even a few years on icy roads treated with salt will cause surface corrosion on suspension and underbody components.
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Josh Jacquot, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Large portions of the planes have to be deconstructed to check on corrosion and other aspects.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
Removing as much surface corrosion as possible and adding a protective chemical barrier.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
One such inspection of Line 5 found warping, corrosion and sediment loss that the agency said had left the pipelines unsupported under the Straits.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Sometimes used for the prows of ships, Cor-Ten is weathering steel, protected from corrosion, that changes color in the open air.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
That water could lead to internal corrosion and, possibly, cracks in the inflator, according to documents Stellantis filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Place a piece of parchment paper under the lid, if using a metal lid, to prevent corrosion.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Our tester was thrilled with its portability and simple one-button operation—and the stainless steel blades are water-safe to protect against rust and corrosion.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Josh Jacquot, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Large portions of the planes have to be deconstructed to check on corrosion and other aspects.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
Removing as much surface corrosion as possible and adding a protective chemical barrier.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
One such inspection of Line 5 found warping, corrosion and sediment loss that the agency said had left the pipelines unsupported under the Straits.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Sometimes used for the prows of ships, Cor-Ten is weathering steel, protected from corrosion, that changes color in the open air.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
That water could lead to internal corrosion and, possibly, cracks in the inflator, according to documents Stellantis filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Place a piece of parchment paper under the lid, if using a metal lid, to prevent corrosion.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Our tester was thrilled with its portability and simple one-button operation—and the stainless steel blades are water-safe to protect against rust and corrosion.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
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corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
Medical Definition
corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
arterial corrosion that characterizes arteriosclerosis—Journal of the American Medical Association
Journal of the American Medical Association2
: a study specimen of an organ or other structure prepared by injection of hollow parts (as blood vessels) with a plastic and subsequent removal of the surrounding tissue by corrosion
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