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corrosion

/kəˈrəʊʒən/

/kəˈroʊʒən/

Translations

corrosionnoun

corrosions

Corrosion occurs more rapidly in humid coastal regions.

La corrosion se produit plus rapidement dans les régions côtières humides.

Synonyms

corrosionadjective

/kəˈrəʊʒən/

/kəˈroʊʒən/

Used attributively before a noun, e.g. "corrosion inhibitor", to denote relation to corrosion.

anticorrosionEmploi surtout technique, pour ce qui protège ou résiste à la corrosion.

They applied a corrosion coating to protect the pipes.

Ils ont appliqué un revêtement anticorrosion pour protéger les tuyaux.

corrosionnoun

The chemical or electrochemical process by which metal, stone, or other materials are gradually destroyed through reaction with their environment.

Corrosion occurs more rapidly in humid coastal regions.

The damage or weakened condition resulting from such a process.

Engineers inspected the beams for corrosion before approving the structure.

corrosionadjective

Relating to, caused by, or intended to resist corrosion.

They applied a corrosion coating to protect the pipes.