corrosion
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Corrosion Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Corrosion
(n.)
The action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of corrosion.
(n.)
The action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of corrosion.
| WordNet 2.0 |
corrosion
Noun
1. a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
(hypernym) deterioration, impairment
(derivation) corrode, rust
2. erosion by chemical action
(synonym) corroding, erosion
(hypernym) chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
(hyponym) pitting, roughness, indentation
(derivation) corrode, eat, rust
Noun
1. a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
(hypernym) deterioration, impairment
(derivation) corrode, rust
2. erosion by chemical action
(synonym) corroding, erosion
(hypernym) chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
(hyponym) pitting, roughness, indentation
(derivation) corrode, eat, rust
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corrosion
Gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration
Gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Amdraul
Amdraul = a. corrosion
Amdraul = a. corrosion
Corrosion Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Corrosion
The dissolution and wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction such as between water and the pipes, chemicals touching a metal surface, or contact between two metals.
The dissolution and wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction such as between water and the pipes, chemicals touching a metal surface, or contact between two metals.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Corrosion
The dissolution and wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction such as between water and the pipes, chemicals touching a metal surface, or contact between two metals.
The dissolution and wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction such as between water and the pipes, chemicals touching a metal surface, or contact between two metals.
Corrosion Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oil and Gas Field Glossary |
Corrosion
Gradual chemical or electro-chemical attack on a metal by the atmosphere, moisture or other agents.
Gradual chemical or electro-chemical attack on a metal by the atmosphere, moisture or other agents.
| Electrochemistry Dictionary |
corrosion
"A chemical (often electrochemical) process that destroys structural materials. Typically it refers to corrosion of metals, but any other material (e.g., plastic or semiconductor) will also corrode. The simplest example of metallic corrosion is the rusting of iron in air. Iron is spontaneously oxidized by the oxygen in air to iron oxides (while the oxygen is being reduced). Metallic corrosion is very often an electrochemical process. It is always electrochemical when the metal is immersed in a solution, but even in atmospheric corrosion a thin film of condensed moisture often covers the surface. The metal in the corrosive solution essentially acts as a short-circuited galvanic cell. Different areas of the surface act as anode and cathode, at the anodic areas the metal is oxidized to an oxide while at the cathodic areas the dissolved oxygen is being reduced. The spontaneous complementary oxidation/reduction processes of ""rusting"" are spatially separated while an electrical current is flowing ""internally"" from one part of the corroding metal to another; the current is totally ""wasted"" as it produces no useful work but only generates heat. (A cell arrangement like this is often called a ""local cell."") See corrosion current and corrosion potential. See also an Encyclopedia Article. "
"A chemical (often electrochemical) process that destroys structural materials. Typically it refers to corrosion of metals, but any other material (e.g., plastic or semiconductor) will also corrode. The simplest example of metallic corrosion is the rusting of iron in air. Iron is spontaneously oxidized by the oxygen in air to iron oxides (while the oxygen is being reduced). Metallic corrosion is very often an electrochemical process. It is always electrochemical when the metal is immersed in a solution, but even in atmospheric corrosion a thin film of condensed moisture often covers the surface. The metal in the corrosive solution essentially acts as a short-circuited galvanic cell. Different areas of the surface act as anode and cathode, at the anodic areas the metal is oxidized to an oxide while at the cathodic areas the dissolved oxygen is being reduced. The spontaneous complementary oxidation/reduction processes of ""rusting"" are spatially separated while an electrical current is flowing ""internally"" from one part of the corroding metal to another; the current is totally ""wasted"" as it produces no useful work but only generates heat. (A cell arrangement like this is often called a ""local cell."") See corrosion current and corrosion potential. See also an Encyclopedia Article. "
| Technical English by wpv |
CORROSION
The chemical or electrochemical reaction between a material, usually a metal, and its environment that produces a deterioration of the material and its properties.
The chemical or electrochemical reaction between a material, usually a metal, and its environment that produces a deterioration of the material and its properties.
| Electronics Terminology |
Corrosion
A chemical action that causes the gradual deterioration of the surface of a metal by oxidation or chemical reaction.
A chemical action that causes the gradual deterioration of the surface of a metal by oxidation or chemical reaction.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
corrosion (corrode)
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Corrosion is a reaction that involves action of an oxidizing agent on a metal. The oxidizing agent is often oxygen dissolved in water. See How Iron Rusts for examples.
Corrosion is a reaction that involves action of an oxidizing agent on a metal. The oxidizing agent is often oxygen dissolved in water. See How Iron Rusts for examples.
| CAVE AND KARST TERMINOLOGY |
CORROSION
Syn. solution.
Syn. solution.
| Rubber Glossary |
Corrosion (Packing)
Corrosion of rigid member (usually metal) where it contacts packing. The actual corroding agent is fluid medium trapped in the interface.
Corrosion of rigid member (usually metal) where it contacts packing. The actual corroding agent is fluid medium trapped in the interface.
Corrosion Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
CORROSION
The eating away of metal by chemical action or an electrochemical action. The rusting and pling of pipelines, steel tanks, and other metal structures is caused by a complex electrochemical action. See Anode.
The eating away of metal by chemical action or an electrochemical action. The rusting and pling of pipelines, steel tanks, and other metal structures is caused by a complex electrochemical action. See Anode.
Corrosion Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Corrosion Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| TOXICOLOGY |
Corrosion
Direct chemical action that results in irreversible damage at the site of contact. It is manifested by ulceration, necrosis, and scar formation.
Direct chemical action that results in irreversible damage at the site of contact. It is manifested by ulceration, necrosis, and scar formation.
Corrosion Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Corrosion
Corrosion is breaking down of essential properties in a material due to reactions with its surroundings. In the most common use of the word, this means a loss of an electron of metals reacting with water and oxygen. Weakening of iron due to oxidation of the iron atoms is a well-known example of electrochemical corrosion. This is commonly known as rust. This type of damage usually affects metallic materials, and typically produces oxide(s) and/or salt(s) of the original metal. Corrosion also includes the dissolution of ceramic materials and can refer to discoloration and weakening of polymers by the sun's ultraviolet light.
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