ZebraWords.com - The Definition of 'Corrosion', Synonyms of 'Corrosion' & More on 'Corrosion'

1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

corrosion
    n 1: a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or
         chemical action
    2: erosion by chemical action [syn: corrosion, corroding,
       erosion]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Corrosion \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.
   [1913 Webster]

         Corrosion is a particular species of dissolution of
         bodies, either by an acid or a saline menstruum. --John
                                                  Quincy.
   [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for corrosion:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

ablation, atomization, attrition, biodegradability, biodegradation, breakup, consumption, corruption, crumbling, decay, decomposition, decrement, degradability, degradation, deliquescence, depletion, dilapidation, disintegration, disjunction, disorganization, dissipation, dissolution, erosion, exhaustion, incoherence, loss, mildew, mold, oxidation, oxidization, ravages of time, resolution, rust, shrinkage, spoilage, waste, wear, wear and tear

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