syöpyminen — meaning in English

English meaning

• corrosion noun The gradual wearing away of a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction such as rusting.
• erosion noun The gradual wearing away of land or rock by water, wind, or ice.

Senses

syöpyminen is used for these senses in English:

• corrosion (physical chemistry) Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
• erosion (uncountable) Destruction by abrasive action of fluids.

corrosion — full definition

1. noun The gradual wearing away of a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction such as rusting.
2. noun The gradual weakening or destruction of something over time.

erosion — full definition

1. noun The gradual wearing away of land or rock by water, wind, or ice.
2. noun The gradual weakening or loss of something over time.

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