electrocorrosion

UK
/ɪˌlɛktrəʊkəˈrəʊʒən/
US
/ɪˌlɛktroʊkəˈroʊʒən/
electrocorrosionnoun
electrocorrosions
pl
Translations
Electrocorrosion can cause significant damage to metal structures.
Электрокоррозия может вызвать значительные повреждения металлических конструкций.
Definitions
The gradual destruction or deterioration of a metal or alloy caused by an electrochemical reaction with its environment.
The electrocorrosion of the pipeline was accelerated by the presence of saltwater.
Synonyms
electrolytic corrosion
electrochemical corrosion
galvanic corrosion
electrical corrosion
electrocorrosionadjective
more electrocorrosion
Comp.
most electrocorrosion
Super.
UK
/ɪˌlɛktrəʊkəˈrəʊʒən/
US
/ɪˌlɛktroʊkəˈroʊʒən/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., electrocorrosion monitoring.
Definitions
Relating to or intended to monitor, prevent, or withstand electrocorrosion.
The engineers installed an electrocorrosion protection system.
Synonyms
current-induced corrosive
electrolytically corrosive
galvanic (corrosive)
electrolytic (corrosive)
electrochemical (corrosive)