Definition of CORROSION

corrosion

Meanings

Plural: corrosions

Noun

  • a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
  • erosion by chemical action
  • The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
  • A substance (such as rust) so formed.
  • Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
  • The gradual destruction or undermining of something.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

corroding, erosion

Scrabble Score: 11

corrosion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
corrosion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 13

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