as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
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Recent Examples of corrosion
Furthermore, the water typically present in flowing crude separates and pools at low elevation points, creating localized environments for rapid internal corrosion.
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Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
White, chalky corrosion or rust streaks here are classic indicators.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
This type of steel retains its sharpness over extended use, resists corrosion and rust, and doesn't chip easily.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
The acid rain can also be corrosive, depending on the concentration, and accelerate the corrosion that buildings in Tehran face regularly due to the poor air quality, Driscoll said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
White, chalky corrosion or rust streaks here are classic indicators.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
This type of steel retains its sharpness over extended use, resists corrosion and rust, and doesn't chip easily.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
The acid rain can also be corrosive, depending on the concentration, and accelerate the corrosion that buildings in Tehran face regularly due to the poor air quality, Driscoll said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosion
erosion
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There *are* signs of erosion among his base.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hess said residents raised concerns about erosion, litter, fire risk and nuisance activity.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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