Corrosion Meaning in English

word

US

kɝˈoʊʒən

ker-OH-zhuhn

UK

kəɹˈəʊʒən

kuh-ROH-zhuhn

Definition

Corrosion is the gradual destruction or damage of metal or other materials because of a chemical reaction, usually with air or water.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in technical, scientific, or engineering contexts; most commonly describes metal damage (especially rust with iron). Expressions: 'prevent corrosion', 'corrosion resistance'. Sometimes used metaphorically for gradual damage.

• Spanish: corrosión
• Portuguese (BR): corrosão
• Portuguese (PT): corrosão
• Chinese (Simplified): 腐蚀
• Chinese (Traditional): 腐蝕
• Hindi: जंग लगना
• Arabic: تآكل
• Bengali: ক্ষয় - ক্ষয়প্রক্রিয়া
• Russian: коррозия
• Japanese: 腐食
• Vietnamese: ăn mòn
• Korean: 부식
• Turkish: korozyon
• Urdu: زنگ خوردگی - سنکنڈیشن
• Indonesian: korosi

Example Sentences

The steel bridge shows signs of corrosion.

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Paint helps protect metal from corrosion.

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Corrosion happens faster in salty environments.

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The old pipes were replaced because of severe corrosion.

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Engineers check equipment regularly to prevent corrosion problems.

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You can slow down corrosion, but you can't stop it completely.

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