cor·ro·sion
(kŏ-rō'zhŭn), 1. Gradual deterioration or consummation of a substance by another, especially by biochemical or chemical reaction. Compare:
erosion.
2. The product of corroding, such as rust.
[L. cor-rodo (conr-), pp. -rosus, to gnaw]
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cor·ro·sion
(kŏr-ō'zhŭn) 1. Gradual deterioration or consummation of a substance by another, especially by biochemical or chemical reaction.
2. That produced by corroding.
[L. cor-rodo (conr-), pp. -rosus, to gnaw]
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