corrosion
Translation
corrosion, rust, erosion
Examples
We need to protect the metal from corrosion.
We need to protect the metal from corrosion.
The corrosion on the battery was severe.
The corrosion on the battery was severe.
Grammar Patterns
corrosion ((on/of sth.)) the process of corroding The corrosion on the battery was severe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rust, decay, erosion; Antonyms: preservation, protection
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'corrode'. From Latin 'corrosio' (a gnawing).
Memory Tips
This is the result of the action 'to corrode'. If something corrodes, the result is corrosion.