corrosion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kəˈrəʊʒən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kəˈroʊʒən/

Noun

Singular corrosion

Plural corrosions

1. Corrosion is the breakdown of materials due to chemical reactions.

   Painting an aircraft is a way to prevent corrosion.

2. (chemistry) Corrosion is the erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.

Related words

• corrode