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 Neutron’s reusable first stage is made of carbon composite structures, which offer low weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 Our work was industrially focused, including water and wastewater, power utilities, commercial fireproofing, FDOT, marine industries and, in general, corrosion protection of steel and concrete structures. — Marci Woodward, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Rinse off the knife as soon as you are done to avoid corrosion. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Let the vinegar solution sit for three to five minutes to begin lifting grease; use a shorter dwell time (less than a minute) on sensitive materials, such as stainless steel, to avoid corrosion. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosion

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erosion

Noun

As a super El Niño intensifies in the Pacific Ocean, coastal beach erosion is devastating Southern California and beyond.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026
In the hundreds of millions of years since the initial impact, erosion has continued to carve this formation into its current, signature shape.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of erosion

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