Corrosion

Pronunciation: /kəˈroʊʒən/

Definitions of corrosion

noun the process of corroding or being corroded, typically by a chemical reaction such as oxidation

Example Sentences

A1 Corrosion can cause metal to rust.

A2 It is important to protect your car from corrosion by washing off salt in the winter.

B1 Regular maintenance can help prevent corrosion on pipes and other metal surfaces.

B2 The bridge collapsed due to corrosion of its support beams.

C1 Advanced coatings can be applied to prevent corrosion in harsh environments.

C2 Corrosion testing is essential in the aerospace industry to ensure the safety of aircraft components.

Examples of corrosion in a Sentence

formal The metal pipes were heavily affected by corrosion due to exposure to harsh chemicals.

informal The old car's body is all rusted from corrosion.

slang Dude, that fence is totally messed up from all the corrosion.

figurative The relationship slowly deteriorated over time, like the gradual corrosion of metal.

Grammatical Forms of corrosion

• plural: corrosions
• comparative: more corrosive
• superlative: most corrosive
• present tense: corrodes
• future tense: will corrode
• perfect tense: has corroded
• continuous tense: is corroding
• singular: corrosion
• positive degree: corrosive
• infinitive: corrode
• gerund: corroding
• participle: corroded

Origin and Evolution of corrosion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'corrosion' originated from the Latin word 'corrodere', which means 'to gnaw away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'corrosion' has come to specifically refer to the process of metal being gradually destroyed by chemical reactions with its environment, rather than just a general gnawing away of any material.