Meaning
corrosion
- the gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction
In a sentence
La salsedine marina accelera la corrosione delle strutture metalliche del ponte.
Sea salt accelerates the corrosion of the bridge's metal structures.
Abbiamo applicato uno smalto protettivo per evitare la corrosione dei tubi.
We applied a protective enamel to prevent corrosion of the pipes.
Il vecchio cancello di ferro mostrava evidenti segni di corrosione.
The old iron gate showed clear signs of corrosion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corrosione | feminine · singular |
| corrosioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often combined with 'da' or 'di' to indicate the cause, such as rust, acid, or salt.