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macrocorrosion

/ˌmækrəʊkəˈrəʊʒən/

/ˌmækroʊkəˈroʊʒən/

macrocorrosionnoun

macrocorrosions

Translations

The engineers studied the macrocorrosion of the metal structure.

Инженеры изучали макрокоррозию металлической конструкции.

Definitions

The large-scale corrosion of metals or alloys, typically visible to the naked eye, often resulting in significant structural damage.

The bridge required extensive repairs due to macrocorrosion affecting its steel components.

An individual occurrence or localized area of large-scale corrosion on a metal or alloy.

Inspectors documented several macrocorrosions along the length of the pipeline.

Synonyms

large-scale corrosion

widespread corrosion

gross corrosion

mass corrosion

bulk corrosion

uniform corrosion

general corrosion

macroscopic corrosion

macrocorrosionadjective

/ˌmækrəʊkəˈrəʊʒən/

/ˌmækroʊkəˈroʊʒən/

Used attributively before another noun in technical contexts (e.g. "macrocorrosion testing").

Definitions

Relating to or caused by large-scale corrosion of metals or alloys.

Macrocorrosion damage patterns were visible after prolonged exposure to seawater.

Synonyms