corrosion

noun

cor·​ro·​sion kə-ˈrō-zhən How to pronounce corrosion (audio)
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
2
: a product of corroding

Examples of corrosion in a Sentence

the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
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However, unlike many other home warranty companies, AHS does cover maintenance that arises from insufficient maintenance, improper installation, unknown pre-existing conditions, as well as from rust, corrosion or sediment. Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025 Also, for the first time at Stone Island, the color corrosion treatment was performed on nylon, with a process that renders each piece unique. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 It was engineered to thrive at sea with special corrosion resistance, thermal management, and structural and electrical durability. Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA report that the electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for corrosion 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English corrosioun, borrowed from Late Latin corrōsiōn-, corrōsiō "act of gnawing," from Latin corrōdere "to gnaw, chew up" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at corrode

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of corrosion was in the 14th century

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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrosion. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

corrosion

noun
cor·​ro·​sion kə-ˈrō-zhən How to pronounce corrosion (audio)
: the action, process, or effect of corroding

Medical Definition

corrosion

noun
cor·​ro·​sion kə-ˈrō-zhən How to pronounce corrosion (audio)
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
arterial corrosion that characterizes arteriosclerosisThe Journal of the American Medical Association
2
: a study specimen of an organ or other structure prepared by injection of hollow parts (as blood vessels) with a plastic and subsequent removal of the surrounding tissue by corrosion

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