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Corrosion

Corrosion Meaning & Definition
Corrosion Definition And Meaning

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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