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corrosion

/kəˈrəʊʒən/

/kəˈroʊʒən/

Translations

corrosionnoun

corrosions

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

Коррозия металла была очевидна после многолетнего воздействия окружающей среды.

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corrosionadjective

/kəˈrəʊʒən/

/kəˈroʊʒən/

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

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.