corrosion
/kəˈrəʊʒ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
1The process of corroding or being corroded: each aircraft part is sprayed with oil to prevent corrosion...
- It's two inches across on all sides, and it's lined on the inside with a chemical that prevents corrosion.
- This is because the iron electrode is more susceptible to corrosion and to self-discharge on standing.
- Mortar with high concentrations of chloride ions accelerates corrosion of the embedded steel.
1.1Damage caused to metal, stone, or other materials by corrosion: engineers found the corrosion when checking the bridge...
- Fans, heaters and ducts should be checked for corrosion and other damage.
- However, like all auto parts, radiators are prone to damage and corrosion.
- Now, this request comes after massive corrosion was discovered at an Ohio plant.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin corrosio(n-), from Latin corrodere 'gnaw through' (see corrode).