Definitions for corrosion
kəˈroʊ ʒəncor·ro·sion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. corrosionnoun

   a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action

2. corrosion, corroding, erosionnoun

   erosion by chemical action

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. corrosionnoun

   The act of corroding or the condition so produced.

2. corrosionnoun

   A substance (such as rust) so formed.

3. corrosionnoun

   Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.

4. corrosionnoun

   The gradual destruction or undermining of something.

5. Etymology: From corrosion, or its source, corrosionem, accusative singular of corrosio, from corrodo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Corrosionnoun

   The power of eating or wearing away by degrees.

   Etymology: corrodo, Latin.

   Corrosion is a particular species of dissolution of bodies, either by an acid, or a saline menstruum. It is almost wholly designed for the resolution of bodies most strongly compacted, as bones and metals; so that the menstruums here employed, have a considerable moment or force. These liquors, whether acid or urinous, are nothing but salts dissolved in a little phlegm; therefore these being solid, and consequently containing a considerable quantity of matter, do both attract one another more, and are also more attracted by the particles of the body to be dissolved; so when the more solid bodies are put into saline menstruums, the attraction is stronger than in other solutions; and the motion, which is always proportional to the attraction, is more violent: so that we may easily conceive, when the motion is in such a manner increased, it should drive the salts into the pores of the bodies, and open and loosen their cohesion, though ever so firm. John Quincy.

   If there be any medicine that purgeth, and hath neither of the first two manifest qualities, it is to be held suspected as a kind of poison; for that it worketh either by corrosion, or by a secret malignity and enmity to nature. Francis Bacon, Nat. History.

   That corrosion and dissolution of bodies, even the most solid and durable, which is vulgarly ascribed to the air, is caused merely by the action of water upon them; the air being so far from injuring and preying upon the bodies it environs, that it contributes to their security and preservation. John Woodward.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Corrosion

   Corrosion is a natural process that converts a refined metal into a more chemically stable oxide. It is the gradual deterioration of materials (usually a metal) by chemical or electrochemical reaction with their environment. Corrosion engineering is the field dedicated to controlling and preventing corrosion. In the most common use of the word, this means electrochemical oxidation of metal in reaction with an oxidant such as oxygen, hydrogen or hydroxide. Rusting, the formation of iron oxides, is a well-known example of electrochemical corrosion. This type of damage typically produces oxide(s) or salt(s) of the original metal and results in a distinctive orange colouration. Corrosion can also occur in materials other than metals, such as ceramics or polymers, although in this context, the term "degradation" is more common. Corrosion degrades the useful properties of materials and structures including strength, appearance and permeability to liquids and gases. Many structural alloys corrode merely from exposure to moisture in air, but the process can be strongly affected by exposure to certain substances. Corrosion can be concentrated locally to form a pit or crack, or it can extend across a wide area more or less uniformly corroding the surface. Because corrosion is a diffusion-controlled process, it occurs on exposed surfaces. As a result, methods to reduce the activity of the exposed surface, such as passivation and chromate conversion, can increase a material's corrosion resistance. However, some corrosion mechanisms are less visible and less predictable. The chemistry of corrosion is complex; it can be considered an electrochemical phenomenon. During corrosion at a particular spot on the surface of an object made of iron, oxidation takes place and that spot behaves as an anode. The electrons released at this anodic spot move through the metal and go to another spot on the metal and reduce oxygen at that spot in presence of H+(which is believed to be available from carbonic acid (H2CO3) formed due to dissolution of carbon dioxide from air into water in moist air condition of atmosphere. Hydrogen ion in water may also be available due to dissolution of other acidic oxides from the atmosphere). This spot behaves as a cathode.

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1. corrosion

   Corrosion is a natural process that involves the degradation or deterioration of metals and alloys due to reactions with their environment. It typically occurs when a metal interacts with oxygen, moisture, or other substances, causing it to change and lose its properties over time. This process can result in weakened structures, compromised safety, and significant financial costs for repair or replacement.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Corrosionnoun

   the action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of corrosion

2. Etymology: [LL. corrosio: cf. F. corrosion. See Corrode.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Corrosion

   Corrosion is the gradual destruction of materials, by chemical reaction with its environment. In the most common use of the word, this means electrochemical oxidation of metals in reaction with an oxidant such as oxygen. Rusting, the formation of iron oxides, is a well-known example of electrochemical corrosion. This type of damage typically produces oxide or salt of the original metal. Corrosion can also occur in materials other than metals, such as ceramics or polymers, although in this context, the term degradation is more common. Corrosion degrades the useful properties of materials and structures including strength, appearance and permeability to liquids and gases. Many structural alloys corrode merely from exposure to moisture in air, but the process can be strongly affected by exposure to certain substances. Corrosion can be concentrated locally to form a pit or crack, or it can extend across a wide area more or less uniformly corroding the surface. Because corrosion is a diffusion-controlled process, it occurs on exposed surfaces. As a result, methods to reduce the activity of the exposed surface, such as passivation and chromate conversion, can increase a material's corrosion resistance. However, some corrosion mechanisms are less visible and less predictable.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Corrosion

   The gradual destruction of a metal or alloy due to oxidation or action of a chemical agent. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of corrosion in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of corrosion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of corrosion in a Sentence

1. John Bodrozic:

   Sediment builds up over time at the bottom of the tank, causing corrosion, partially draining it removes the sediment and keeps the heater running more efficiently — and keeps it running longer.

2. Antonio Brencich:

   It was affected by serious corrosion problems related to the technology that Morandi himself had patented, which Riccardo Morandi had not used anymore, and which proved to be disastrous.

3. Andrew Saxton:

   You’re dealing with the corrosion from the salt and then also the sea spray hitting the aircraft.

4. Dawn Lehman:

   There’s no way that a structural member that has sustained that amount of concrete degradation and corrosion has the intended structural integrity; its structural performance has been compromised. But that’s not the same as causing a building collapse.

5. Gozo Island:

   There was a big raging sea beneath Azure Window, suddenly, the arch collapsed into the sea with a loud whoomph, throwing up a huge spray. By the time the spray had faded, the stack had gone too. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Joseph Muscat, the prime minister of Malta, said on Facebook that losing the arch to corrosion was.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=corrosion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Corrosion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=corrosion
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrosion
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrosion
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=corrosion