CORROSION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

corrosion

noun

kə-ˈrō-zhən

Definition of corrosion

as in erosion

a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth

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Recent Examples of corrosion The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also quite rugged, as its titanium casing is corrosion-resistant. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Preventing Rust on Metal One of the best uses for WD-40, according to Kevin Goude, HVAC contractor and owner of First Choice Heating & Air, is preventing rust and corrosion. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 Most systems gradually lose efficiency over 15 to 20 years, and routine mechanical breakdowns, corrosion, rust and deferred maintenance are almost always excluded. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026 As required by the Lead and Copper Rule, the Philadelphia Water Department’s treatment includes corrosion control that forms a protective coating on the inside of pipes. — Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosion

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erosion

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Because the moon has no atmosphere, there's no wind or rain erosion, nor are there any plate tectonics.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
And now, Aliso Beach joins the list of areas confronted by erosion problems.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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