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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Because of this, lead could enter the drinking water through the corrosion of plumbing materials.
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Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
There was no black residue in the barrel, often a cause of corrosion.
—Christopher Cann, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
Severe corrosion can happen in moist, warm climates where saltwater is hundreds of miles away.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
Saltwater exposure is by no means the only cause of severe corrosion of metal connectors on your deck and outdoor play sets.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
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Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
There was no black residue in the barrel, often a cause of corrosion.
—Christopher Cann, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
Severe corrosion can happen in moist, warm climates where saltwater is hundreds of miles away.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
Saltwater exposure is by no means the only cause of severe corrosion of metal connectors on your deck and outdoor play sets.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Corrosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosion. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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