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   cor·ro·sion

   /kəˈrōZH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials: "each aircraft part is sprayed with oil to prevent corrosion"
   • ▪ damage caused by corrosion: "engineers found the corrosion when checking the bridge"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin corrosio(n-), from Latin corrodere ‘gnaw through’ (see corrode).

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2. byjus.com › jee › corrosionCorrosion - Definition, Corrosion Types, Effects, Prevention -...

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   What is Corrosion? It is basically defined as a natural process that causes the transformation of pure metals into undesirable substances when they react with substances like water or air.

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   Corrosion is a natural process in which a refined metal is converted to a more chemically stable form, such as oxide, hydroxide, or sulphide. It is the gradual decomposition of materials (usually metals) as a result of chemical and/or electrochemical reactions with their surroundings.

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   Corrosion is a natural process that converts a refined metal into a more chemically stable oxide. It is the gradual deterioration of materials (usually a metal) by chemical or electrochemical reaction with their environment. Corrosion engineering is the field dedicated to controlling and preventing corrosion. [1] [2]

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › corrosionCorrosion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CORROSION is the action, process, or effect of corroding. How to use corrosion in a sentence.

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   The breaking down or destruction of a material, especially a metal, through chemical reactions. The most common form of corrosion is rusting, which occurs when iron combines with oxygen and water.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCORROSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CORROSION definition: 1. the process of corroding, or metal that has been corroded: 2. the process of corroding, or…. Learn more.

8. www.toppr.com › guides › chemistryCorrosion: Definition, Prevention with Solved Examples and Videos...

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   Corrosion is a process where the water or the moisture on the surface of the metal oxidizes with the atmospheric oxygen, it is an oxidation reaction.