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Definition of Corrosion

1. Noun. A state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action.

Definition of Corrosion

1. n. The action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of corrosion.

Definition of Corrosion

1. Noun. The act of corroding or the condition so produced. ¹

2. Noun. A substance (such as rust) so formed. ¹

3. Noun. (chemistry) Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation. ¹

4. Noun. (context: by extension) The gradual destruction or undermining of something. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Corrosion

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Medical Definition of Corrosion

1. Chemical process that results in reduction of the structural integrity of the material being corroded. The process might include chemical interactions between a fluid, (such as lithium or water coolant) and the containing material (such as stainless steel), which would result in wall material dissolving into the fluid, and possibly degradation of the mechanical properties of the containing structure. (13 Nov 1997)

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