Definition of CORROSION

corrosion

Plural: corrosions

Noun

  • a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
  • erosion by chemical action
  • The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
  • A substance (such as rust) so formed.
  • Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
  • The gradual destruction or undermining of something.

Examples

  • the corrosion of values

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English corrosioun, from Old French corrosion, or its source, Late Latin corrōsiōnem, accusative singular of corrōsiō (“gnawing away, corroding”), from Latin corrōdō (“gnaw away, corrode”).

Synonyms

corroding, erosion

Scrabble Score: 11

corrosion: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
corrosion: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
corrosion: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

corrosion: valid Words With Friends Word