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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The metal is Omega’s own alloy and offers corrosion resistance without verdigris-oxidation, allowing a slow aging process that results in a natural and beautiful patina over a longer period of time.
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Most will be zinc galvanized to protect against corrosion.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Due to the plant’s age, Palisades steam generator tubes are made of an alloy that the industry has since learned is prone to corrosion cracking, according to NRC.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Crews are currently repairing the concrete pier columns to protect the steel internal frame from corrosion — work that will continue for another two years.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Most will be zinc galvanized to protect against corrosion.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Due to the plant’s age, Palisades steam generator tubes are made of an alloy that the industry has since learned is prone to corrosion cracking, according to NRC.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Crews are currently repairing the concrete pier columns to protect the steel internal frame from corrosion — work that will continue for another two years.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corrosion
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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