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
Rusty, smelly, or leaking water signals corrosion or internal damage.
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Deck stewards regularly spray down the decks to keep them clean and prevent salt corrosion.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
Checking it will prevent engine freeze-up in winter and will also protect against rust and corrosion.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Never use bleach to clean the toilet tank as this harsh chemical can damage the tank's interior and lead to faster corrosion.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Deck stewards regularly spray down the decks to keep them clean and prevent salt corrosion.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
Checking it will prevent engine freeze-up in winter and will also protect against rust and corrosion.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Never use bleach to clean the toilet tank as this harsh chemical can damage the tank's interior and lead to faster corrosion.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosion
erosion
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The erosion of physician fees by inflation has also been offset by an increase in volume.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Any future erosion would have to come overwhelmingly from one of two places.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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