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
Metal shingles come in a range of styles, grades and costs, Silvers said, and some are vulnerable to corrosion if the home is close to the ocean.
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
The carbon composite is highly resistant to corrosion and temperature fluctuations, contributing to the watch's longevity and reliability.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Thomas Edison’s electric light bulb and power distribution systems and Nikola Tesla’s alternating current innovations relied on copper’s conductivity and corrosion resistance, enabling widespread electrification.
—Ed MacHa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Holtec’s plans to restart Palisades, however, are running into challenges after inspections found more than 1,000 steam generator tubes with indications of corrosion cracking, according to a filing with NRC.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
The carbon composite is highly resistant to corrosion and temperature fluctuations, contributing to the watch's longevity and reliability.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Thomas Edison’s electric light bulb and power distribution systems and Nikola Tesla’s alternating current innovations relied on copper’s conductivity and corrosion resistance, enabling widespread electrification.
—Ed MacHa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Holtec’s plans to restart Palisades, however, are running into challenges after inspections found more than 1,000 steam generator tubes with indications of corrosion cracking, according to a filing with NRC.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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