Definitions for: Corrosion


[n] erosion by chemical action
[n] a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action



Webster (1913) Definition: Cor*ro"sion (k?r-r?"zh?n), n. [LL. corrosio: cf. F.
corrosion. See Corrode.]
The action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of
corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of
corrosion.

Corrosion is a particular species of dissolution of
bodies, either by an acid or a saline menstruum. --John
Quincy.

Synonyms: corroding, erosion

See Also: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, deterioration, impairment, indentation, pitting, roughness, rust, rusting

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