corrosion

noun

kə-ˈrō-zhən How to pronounce corrosion (audio)
Definition of corrosionnext
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 As required by the Lead and Copper Rule, the Philadelphia Water Department’s treatment includes corrosion control that forms a protective coating on the inside of pipes. — Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 The stove is made from stainless steel, a durable, heat- and corrosion-resistant material often used in outdoor equipment. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 July 2026 Tech firms are now addressing this blind spot, deploying AI to analyze vast backlogs of inspection photos and notes, identifying defects like corrosion. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Battery corrosion can be harmful to breathe in or get on your skin and clothes, so be extra careful and wear gloves for protection. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosion
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erosion
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  • What if the greatest threat to leadership today is not overload itself, but the invisible erosion of decision quality that overload creates?
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That was from the water spilling over a dirt road, not from internal erosion.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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