corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən 
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
2
: a product of corroding
Examples of corrosion in a Sentence
the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
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Moisture can cause corrosion over time, and cutting wet grass can put a strain on your lawn mower’s engine and blades.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
If there are loose connections or corrosion in the fixture, the lights may flicker.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
According to Kelley Blue Book, water can destroy electrical and mechanical systems, and contaminated lubricants can lead to mold, rust, and corrosion over time.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The glass frame is supported by durable metal that is resistant to rust and corrosion and coated in a matte black finish.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
If there are loose connections or corrosion in the fixture, the lights may flicker.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
According to Kelley Blue Book, water can destroy electrical and mechanical systems, and contaminated lubricants can lead to mold, rust, and corrosion over time.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The glass frame is supported by durable metal that is resistant to rust and corrosion and coated in a matte black finish.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for corrosion
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrosion. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
Medical Definition
corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
arterial corrosion that characterizes arteriosclerosis—The Journal of the American Medical Association
The Journal of the American Medical Association2
: a study specimen of an organ or other structure prepared by injection of hollow parts (as blood vessels) with a plastic and subsequent removal of the surrounding tissue by corrosion
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