as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
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Recent Examples of corrosion
The pods themselves are designed to be durable enough to resist ocean corrosion and short circuits, with a lifespan of up to a decade when properly maintained.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
Both pans come unseasoned, but there’s one major difference—the Blue Carbon pan gets a heat-treatment, which prevents corrosion and rust, while the Mineral B pan comes with a beeswax coating for rust resistance during shipping.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
Brakes: Last longer, but should still be inspected periodically for corrosion or wear.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
This excess flux can lead to corrosion in the future.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
Both pans come unseasoned, but there’s one major difference—the Blue Carbon pan gets a heat-treatment, which prevents corrosion and rust, while the Mineral B pan comes with a beeswax coating for rust resistance during shipping.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
Brakes: Last longer, but should still be inspected periodically for corrosion or wear.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
This excess flux can lead to corrosion in the future.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosion
erosion
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This has been primarily due to the wall’s waterspouts (installed during the British Raj), which caused a discharge of monsoon rainwater, resulting in deep erosion and damage.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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In cases of severe erosion and decay, crowns can help preserve teeth and maintain function for many years.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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