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Meanings of corrosion in English

Russian
ржавение
Portuguese
corrosao
Spanish
corrosivo
Catalan
desgast
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Gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction with its environment.

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ржавение
Usage of corrosion in English
1
It's possible they planned to control corrosion with rigorous, post-delivery maintenance procedures.
Wired
2
And the result is the slow corrosion of the soul by pride.
The Poetry Of Robert Browning
3
Subsequent investigations reveal the company did not corrosion tests on the lines.
Reuters
4
How are mixed metal anchors in these areas affected by galvanic corrosion?
Climbing Magazine
5
Also, water flushes away the iron chlorides which helps accelerate the corrosion.
Climbing Magazine
6
Not all corrosion is as gradual or easy to detect as rust.
Climbing Magazine
7
During the first few years, the paint that slows corrosion will go.
The world without us
8
Microcirculation was evaluated using a scanning electron microscopy vascular corrosion cast technique.
Pubmed
9
Manganese can be found in drink cans to improve resistance to corrosion.
Reuters
10
The link between the two is corrosion and how to stop it.
The Irish Times
11
It was blamed on corrosion and the pipes have since been replaced.
BBC
12
With what corrosion of self-hatred did she turn upon herself that moment!
Fate Knocks at the Door: A Novel
13
Not a speck of corrosion softened the spikes of its killing gates.
The river kings' road
14
The glass was scratched and dirty, the chrome door-handles pitted with corrosion.
The Lost World
15
Many warn Europe is moving towards federation and further corrosion of national sovereignty.
Radio NZ
16
The Company's segments include power and machinery, oilfield services and integrated corrosion solution.
Reuters
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common