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corrosion

/kəˈrəʊʒən/

/kəˈroʊʒən/

corrosionnoun

corrosions

Pl.

Translations

The corrosion of the metal was evident after years of exposure to the elements.

Коррозия металла была очевидна после многолетнего воздействия окружающей среды.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

corrosionadjective

/kəˈrəʊʒən/

/kəˈroʊʒən/

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

Definitions

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

They applied a corrosion coating to protect the pipes.