corrosion

noun

kə-ˈrō-zhən How to pronounce corrosion (audio)
Definition of corrosionnext
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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Recent Examples of corrosion These sensors identify signals from induction responses, magnetic flux leakage, stress, corrosion and operational currents. — Alex Krasnok, Scientific American, 25 June 2026 The body is made from Grade 5 Titanium alloy, which is commonly chosen for EDC tools for its corrosion resistance, light weight, and durability. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Not just cracks in physical structures, researchers have been able to study the effects of harsh temperatures, corrosion, and radiation inside nuclear reactors using radiography, ultrasonics, and electromagnetic labs. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 The National Institute of Standards and Technology said long-term corrosion and the failure of multiple slab-to-column connections likely contributed to a progressive collapse after weeks of structural deterioration. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosion
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erosion
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  • Emergency specialists warn that Venezuela lacks the institutional capacity and disaster-management infrastructure typically needed to handle a catastrophe of this scale, particularly amid years of economic collapse and institutional erosion.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • And the story told by the events of that year, and of the decades since, is the story of the slow erosion of congressional power.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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