'Corrosion' definitions:
Definition of 'corrosion'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Corrosion'
From: GCIDE
- 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]
Synonyms of 'corrosion'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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