corrosion
/kəˈroʊʒən/
noun
- The gradual destruction or wearing away of a material, especially metal, by chemical reaction, such as rusting.
- The car's body showed signs of corrosion after years of winter salt on the roads.
- Corrosion of the water pipes caused a leak in the basement.
- Engineers apply protective coatings to prevent corrosion on bridges.
- The gradual weakening or damaging of something abstract, such as trust, values, or relationships.
- Constant lying led to the corrosion of trust between the friends.
- The scandal caused a slow corrosion of the company's reputation.
- Neglect can result in the corrosion of community spirit over time.
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