Corrosion

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kəˈɹəʊʒən/
• US IPA: /kəˈɹoÊŠÊ’É™n/

Origin

From Old French corrosion, or its source, Late Latin corrōsiōnem, accusative singular of corrōsiō ("gnawing away, corroding"), from Latin corrōdō ("gnaw away, corrode").

Full definition of corrosion

Noun

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.

Related terms

• corrosible