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
Concerns about the Swedish project are the same as with the Finnish one: danger of corrosion of the copper canisters, possibly resulting in the release of radioactive elements into the groundwater.
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Marta Abbà, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2025
The cause of the train cancellation was corrosion of passenger railcars used on the route.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2025
The dial is framed by a case made of Ever-Brilliant Steel, a stainless-steel alloy that offers better corrosion resistance—the material also extends to the bracelet.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The catch-up maintenance relied on a track-grinding machine that smooths away rail burn and corrosion.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
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Marta Abbà, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2025
The cause of the train cancellation was corrosion of passenger railcars used on the route.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2025
The dial is framed by a case made of Ever-Brilliant Steel, a stainless-steel alloy that offers better corrosion resistance—the material also extends to the bracelet.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The catch-up maintenance relied on a track-grinding machine that smooths away rail burn and corrosion.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corrosion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosion
erosion
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This real-value erosion means the federal poverty line has overtaken the garnishment floor.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Avoid leaving the solution on your teeth for too long as side effects can include tooth and gum sensitivity, irritated gums, damage to dental implants and crowns, and tooth enamel erosion.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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