corrosion

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which a metal or other material gradually deteriorates due to exposure to the elements or chemical reaction.

  - "The corrosion of the metal pipes caused significant water damage."
  - "Rust is a common form of corrosion in iron and steel."

• noun

  The gradual destruction or wearing away of a surface.

  - "The corrosion of the stone statues was caused by acid rain."
  - "The erosion and corrosion of the coastline have led to the formation of new beaches."

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Rhymes

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dissonance , resonance , impression , expression

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Variants

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corrosion , corrosions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'corrumpere,' meaning 'to break down,' 'to destroy,' or 'to undermine.'

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Trivia

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1. Corrosion is the primary cause of failure in more than 50% of all machinery.

2. The cost of corrosion to the global economy is estimated to be over $2.5 trillion per year.

3. Corrosion can be prevented or slowed down by using protective coatings, cathodic protection, and other methods.

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Related Concepts

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1. rust: A common form of corrosion that occurs in iron and steel due to oxidation.

2. erosion: A process of wearing away of the surface of a body due to the action of water, wind, or other natural agents.

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Culture

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Corrosion has been a significant topic of study in various fields such as engineering, chemistry, and physics. It has been the subject of numerous research papers, textbooks, and academic conferences. In literature, corrosion has been used as a metaphor for moral decay, decay of relationships, and decay of the human body.

How to Memorize "corrosion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a metal pipe slowly deteriorating due to exposure to water and oxygen. Visualize the rust forming on the surface of the pipe and the water leaking out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'corrosion' with the image of a rusty old car or a leaky pipe.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Often Rust Outdoors' to remember that corrosion is the process of rusting outdoors.

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