First Known Use: 14th century
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corrosion
noun cor·ro·sion \kə-ˈrō-zhən\
Definition of CORROSION
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding
2
: a product of corroding
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Origin of CORROSION
Middle English, from Late Latin corrosion-, corrosio act of gnawing, from Latin corrodere
Related to CORROSION
- Synonyms
- attrition, erosion, undermining, waste
- Antonyms
- buildup
Rhymes with CORROSION
CORROSION Defined for Kids
corrosion
noun cor·ro·sion \kə-ˈrō-zhən\
Definition of CORROSION for Kids
: the process or effect of destroying, weakening, or wearing away little by little
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corrosion
noun cor·ro·sion \kə-ˈrō-zhən\
Medical Definition of CORROSION
1
: the action, process, or effect of corroding <arterial corrosion that characterizes arteriosclerosis—Journal of the American Medical Association>
2
: a study specimen of an organ or other structure prepared by injection of hollow parts (as blood vessels) with a plastic and subsequent removal of the surrounding tissue by corrosion
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