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 These are a durable option thanks to their resistance to corrosion. —

Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 No rust, corrosion or weak points that lead to breakage. —

New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026 Using sodium chloride on hard surfaces also causes significant wear, tear, and corrosion of concrete and metal. —

Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 The French mint reformulated its protective varnish after the European Union restricted chromium trioxide, a toxic chemical previously used to prevent corrosion. —

Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosion

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erosion

Noun

Construction has seen a steady erosion in pay relative to other sectors over the last half century — including since pre-pandemic — though wages have started growing faster than the national average again over the last few years.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Groundcovers also help the garden by shading the soil, conserving moisture, and preventing erosion.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026