Definition of Corrosion
the process of corroding metal; the breakdown of metal due to exposure
Examples of Corrosion in a sentence
If you expose iron to water over time, it will soon be weakened by corrosion, eating away at its durability. 🔊
You can see the obvious corrosion of this metal thanks to the spots it has changed color and sturdiness. 🔊
An good example of corrosion is when pennies start turning green due to exposure over long periods of time. 🔊
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