CORROSION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

corrosion

noun

kə-ˈrō-zhən

Definition of corrosion next

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 Critics, including environmental groups, argue that no repository can be guaranteed safe over such immense timescales and that uncertainties remain regarding future geological changes and container corrosion. —

Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026 The lock is designed for all-weather use, thanks to its corrosion-resistant design. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 The higher its gold content, the better a watch can stand up to corrosion when exposed to H2O (leather bands, though, are a no-no for chlorine or salty water). —

Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Metal roofing systems offer strong wind and corrosion resistance when properly coated. —

David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosion

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erosion

Noun

Nearly half of that erosion occurred between March and April alone.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
If the erosion is structural, the fix has to be structural too.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026