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 Citizens treats drinking water with a corrosion inhibitor to prevent lead exposure. —

Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026 The chemicals were developed as coatings to protect consumer goods from stains, water and corrosion. —

ABC News, 4 June 2026 Summer car maintenance tips for coastal areas In coastal areas, the salty water from the ocean permeates into the air, causing corrosion to vehicles’ metal components. —

Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026 It's made of corrosion-resistant titanium that resists water to a depth of 100 meters. —

George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosion

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erosion

Noun

Formed from the uplift of igneous and metamorphic rock and carved by the Colorado River through erosion, the Grand Canyon remains one of America's natural treasures.

— Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
For those who love movies, it's been a clear erosion over time.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026