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corrosion
  1. The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
  2. A substance (such as rust) so formed.
  3. (chemistry) Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
  4. (by extension) The gradual destruction or undermining of something.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “The purpose of galvanization is to protect the underlying metal from corrosion.”
      “If both hot and cold water are affected, probably the aerator is congested with rust and corrosion.”
      “The need for improvement in the weldability and corrosion resistance of these alloys resulted in the second-generation alloys.”
corrosiveness
  1. The quality or property of corroding or being corrosive, of eating away or disintegrating; acrimony.
  2. (figuratively) Such property in some immaterial agent.
  3. Some property characteristic of a corrosive substance, as its taste.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “A nuisance associated with hydrogen sulfide includes its corrosiveness to metals such as iron, steel, copper and brass.”
      “She spoke with apprehension in her voice and corrosiveness in her tone.”
      “Because of the corrosiveness of the wastewater, underground pipelines should be constructed of plastic or other non-corrosive materials.”
corrosive
  1. That which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.
  2. Any solid, liquid or gas capable of irreparably harming living tissues or damaging material on contact.
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corrosibility
  1. corrodibility; quality or degree of being subject to corrosion
corrosivity
  1. Corrosiveness, especially when related to water.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Safety tests include those for corrosivity, toxicity, irritancy and allergenicity.”
      “See also the criteria under the heading 'Corrosive gases' for a possible subsidiary corrosivity risk.”
      “The main characteristics of hazardous waste include toxicity, reactivity, ignitability, and corrosivity.”
corrodibility
  1. The quality of being corrodible.
corroder
  1. One who or that which corrodes.
corrodent
corroding
corrodibilities
  1. plural of corrodibility
corrosibilities
  1. plural of corrosibility
corrodings
corrosives
corrodents
  1. plural of corrodent
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Hex nut is made of carbon steel or Monel, while parts coming in contact with corrodents are made of metals suited to the particular applications.”
corrosions
corroders
  1. plural of corroder
  2. Examples:
    1. “Liquids in intimate contact with metals, such as seawater, acids alkides and alkalies, are serious corroders for a large variety of metals and alloys.”
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