corrosion
Corrosion (noun) means the gradual wearing away of a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction such as rusting. Example: “Regular painting helps prevent corrosion on the ship's hull.”
How to use corrosion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDamage caused by a slow chemical process like rust, or a figurative slow breakdown of something.
Word forms
corrosions plural
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Regular painting helps prevent _____ on the ship's hull.
Etymology
From Old French corrosion, from Latin corrodere, "to gnaw away" — from com- ("thoroughly") plus rodere, "to gnaw".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “corrosion” mean?
The word “corrosion” means the gradual wearing away of a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction such as rusting. In plain terms, damage caused by a slow chemical process like rust, or a figurative slow breakdown of something.
How do you pronounce “corrosion”?
“Corrosion” is pronounced kuh-ROH-zhuhn (/kəˈɹoʊʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “corrosion” in a sentence?
Here is “corrosion” used in a sentence: “Regular painting helps prevent corrosion on the ship's hull.”
What part of speech is “corrosion”?
“Corrosion” is a noun.
Where does the word “corrosion” come from?
The word “corrosion” comes from Latin. From Old French corrosion, from Latin corrodere, "to gnaw away" — from com- ("thoroughly") plus rodere, "to gnaw".
Is “corrosion” a common word?
“Corrosion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “corrosion” have?
“Corrosion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the gradual wearing away of a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction such as rusting.