corrosion
UK/kә'rәuʒәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The gradual chemical destruction of a material, especially the rusting of metal.
腐蚀，锈蚀（材料尤指金属逐渐被化学作用破坏）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of corrode, on the past-participle stem ros (rōsus) + -ion. It names the result of metal being 'gnawed through' by chemical action — rust is the most familiar kind of corrosion.
Root rod still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.prevent corrosion防止腐蚀
- 2.resistance to corrosion抗腐蚀性
- 3.corrosion damage腐蚀损害
- 4.surface corrosion表面腐蚀
Example Sentences
- 1.
Regular maintenance protects the bridge from corrosion.
- 2.
Corrosion had eaten through the bottom of the car.
- 3.
Engineers chose titanium for its resistance to corrosion.