Synonyms of corrosion

corrosion

noun

kə-ˈrō-zhən 

as in erosion

a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction

the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erosion
• attrition
• decomposition
• decay
• waste
• undermining
• disintegration
• breakdown
• dissolution

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• buildup
• gain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corrosion

Common exclusions can include pre-existing conditions, improper maintenance or installation, structural problems and certain issues involving rust, corrosion or sediment buildup. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Engineers who separately examined the building’s exterior supposedly found widespread corrosion in structural components of the soffit panels along the underside of an overhang that wraps around the center. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The letter cited stains on production walls, floors, and manufacturing equipment, corrosion on a product line, and an employee who wore open-toed sandals. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026

Flint became a national symbol of the consequences of infrastructure failures and agency inaction after a 2014 water-source switch without proper corrosion control exposed residents to lead. — Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026