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corrosion in Finnish

corrosion in Finnish is syövytys, korroosio, syöpyminen — corrosion means the gradual wearing away of a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction such as rusting.

corrosion in Finnish

syövytys
noun
The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
korroosio
noun
The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
korroosio
noun
(physical chemistry) Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
syöpyminen
noun
(physical chemistry) Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
horjuttaminen
noun
(by extension) The gradual destruction or undermining of something.
nakertaminen
noun
(by extension) The gradual destruction or undermining of something.

What does "corrosion" mean?

  1. noun The gradual wearing away of a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction such as rusting.
    "Regular painting helps prevent corrosion on the ship's hull."
  2. noun The gradual weakening or destruction of something over time.
    "The scandal led to a corrosion of public trust."
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corrosion in a sentence

  • Regular painting helps prevent corrosion on the ship's hull.
  • The scandal led to a corrosion of public trust.

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What is "corrosion" in Finnish?

"corrosion" in Finnish is syövytys, korroosio, syöpyminen. corrosion means: The gradual wearing away of a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction such as rusting.

How do you use "corrosion" in a sentence?

Example: "Regular painting helps prevent corrosion on the ship's hull." In Finnish, "corrosion" is syövytys, korroosio, syöpyminen.

Are there other ways to say "corrosion" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "corrosion": syövytys, korroosio, syöpyminen, horjuttaminen, nakertaminen.

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