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Corrosion
//kəˈɹoʊʒən//
"Corrosion" in a Sentence (7 examples)
There was corrosion around the battery terminals.
Gold’s resistance to corrosion and its excellent electrical conductivity makes it very useful in the electronics industry, especially in smart phones.
The German team says the bacterium found in the soil surrounding a heap of plastic waste was feeding on polyurethane diol, which is used in plastic as a component that protects products from corrosion.
She noticed rust and corrosion in the pipes under her kitchen sink.
During an annual inspection, the aviation mechanic discovered corrosion in the wing spar.
Zirconium alloys are often used in nuclear reactors because they resist corrosion in hot water.
the corrosion of values
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