About The Word Corrosion
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Corrosion
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What's The Definition Of Corrosion?
[n] erosion by chemical action
[n] a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action Synonyms | Synonyms for Corrosion: corroding | erosion Related Terms | Find terms related to Corrosion: ablation | atomization | attrition | biodegradability | biodegradation | breakup | consumption | corruption | crumbling | decay | decomposition | decrement | degradability | degradation | deliquescence | depletion | dilapidation | disintegration | disjunction | disorganization | dissipation | dissolution | erosion | exhaustion | incoherence | loss | mildew | mold | oxidation | oxidization | ravages of time | resolution | rust | shrinkage | spoilage | waste | wear | wear and tear See Also | chemical action | chemical change | chemical process | deterioration | impairment | indentation | pitting | roughness | rust | rusting Corrosion In Webster's Dictionary \Cor*ro"sion\ (k?r-r?"zh?n), n. [LL. corrosio: cf. F.
corrosion. See {Corrode}.]
The action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of
corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of
corrosion.
Corrosion is a particular species of dissolution of
bodies, either by an acid or a saline menstruum. --John
Quincy.
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