corrosion
noun/kəˈrəʊʒn/
/kəˈrəʊʒn/
[uncountable]- the process of destroying something slowly, especially by chemical action; the condition that results from this process
- Look for signs of corrosion.
- Clean off any corrosion before applying the paint.
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