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 galvanized steel walls are coated in zinc to resist corrosion, and the sloped roof helps prevent water buildup and leaking.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
The result is a fuel assembly that is extremely durable, resistant to heat and corrosion, and produces a self-limiting nuclear reaction that cannot go out of control.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
The 400-square-foot tiny home is constructed with durable materials, including aluminum and galvanized steel, which is designed to protect against corrosion and withstand the elements.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
Its chemical and physical properties—including high temperature and corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion, high insulation, and light transmission—mean it can be used in optical communication and electronic light sources technology.
—Tommy Greene, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2024
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
The result is a fuel assembly that is extremely durable, resistant to heat and corrosion, and produces a self-limiting nuclear reaction that cannot go out of control.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
The 400-square-foot tiny home is constructed with durable materials, including aluminum and galvanized steel, which is designed to protect against corrosion and withstand the elements.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
Its chemical and physical properties—including high temperature and corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion, high insulation, and light transmission—mean it can be used in optical communication and electronic light sources technology.
—Tommy Greene, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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