How to Use corrosion in a Sentence

corrosion

noun
  • Rust and corrosion will take their toll over time.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
  • And the car is too new to have rust or corrosion around the wheel.
    — Ray Magliozzi, courant.com, 23 Sep. 2019
  • The plates were weighed to see if there was any loss due to corrosion.
    — Linda G. Kramer, cleveland.com, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Sometimes a chunk of that corrosion will fall off a lead pipe.
    — Jayde Lovell, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2016
  • No rust, corrosion or weak points that lead to breakage.
    — New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Look for any signs of buildup or corrosion on pipes leading to and from the unit.
    — Brian Sodoma and Clare Gersh, azcentral, 17 Apr. 2018
  • The chain is made of iron, a durable metal that should hold up against rust and corrosion.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Watch for signs of corrosion on metal parts.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Road salt can get in and cause corrosion and an electrical short.
    — Bloomberg.com, 13 July 2017
  • There was no black residue in the barrel, often a cause of corrosion.
    — Christopher Cann, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Lower contact forces can cause corrosion on parts of the board over time.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The blade of the knife is made of stainless steel, which resists corrosion.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Some had been there so long that corrosion was destroying them.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
  • The durable cast-iron plates are covered in black paint to prevent rust and corrosion.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
  • The strip is made of copper, which resists corrosion and rust.
    — Katie Melynn, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2022
  • There will be less moisture inside your tires, which means less corrosion on your wheels.
    — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2018
  • This storage place can also lead to rust and corrosion.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • This led to corrosion and caused lead from pipes to seep into the water supply.
    — Ashlee Banks, Essence, 19 Mar. 2021
  • Penetrants need time to seep into the threads and break down the rust and corrosion.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Ash retains moisture, which can lead to corrosion or clumping in the base of the grill.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Rust takes up more space than steel, so the corrosion eventually fills up the pipe.
    — Washington Post, 7 July 2021
  • In the case of Flint, corrosion inhibitors were not added to the water.
    — Georeen Tanner, Fox News, 17 Aug. 2018
  • The top rail will help keep your cargo in place, and the black powder coat prevents corrosion.
    — Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 28 June 2022
  • Structures near the water can be exposed to salty air, which can cause corrosion.
    — Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 July 2021
  • With the hard water in the Valley, some faucets will see their share of corrosion.
    — Brian Sodoma and Clare Gersh, azcentral, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Durable, but needs to be dried after using to avoid water spots and corrosion.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The report claims that the road de-icing agents used in these states are what causes the corrosion.
    — Sasha Richie, Car and Driver, 22 June 2022
  • When brake calipers are not used regularly, corrosion can cause the calipers to stick.
    — Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Officials said corrosion and decay were to blame for the leaks.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
  • These are a durable option thanks to their resistance to corrosion.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026

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