corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən 
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
2
: a product of corroding
Examples of corrosion in a Sentence
the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
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Its chemical and physical properties—including high temperature and corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion, high insulation, and light transmission—mean it can be used in optical communication and electronic light sources technology.
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Inspectors looks for various things during this time, including electrical issues, frame or wire issues, corrosion of the rides and more.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024
An analysis by the Kansas Department of Transportation in 2017 found corrosion and cracking that needed immediate attention.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2024
Even with such a large profile, DEC says its offshore turbines are resistant to typhoons and corrosion.
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Tommy Greene, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2024
Inspectors looks for various things during this time, including electrical issues, frame or wire issues, corrosion of the rides and more.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024
An analysis by the Kansas Department of Transportation in 2017 found corrosion and cracking that needed immediate attention.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2024
Even with such a large profile, DEC says its offshore turbines are resistant to typhoons and corrosion.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrosion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
Medical Definition
corrosion
noun
cor·ro·sion
kə-ˈrō-zhən
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
arterial corrosion that characterizes arteriosclerosis—The Journal of the American Medical Association
The Journal of the American Medical Association2
: a study specimen of an organ or other structure prepared by injection of hollow parts (as blood vessels) with a plastic and subsequent removal of the surrounding tissue by corrosion
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