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corrosion
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. rot
  2. 2. decay
  3. 3. corrosion
  4. 4. saprophagy
The process by which metal or other materials are gradually broken down and damaged by chemical reactions, such as rust forming on iron. It is commonly used in scientific and technical contexts to describe deterioration caused by oxidation or other reactions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Convenience has corroded my senses," he said with a self-deprecating laugh.

Sentence 2

If you keep being sarcastic, it'll rot your friendships!

Sentence 3

Forcing expectations onto others just corrodes their freedom.

Sentence 4

This jealousy is seriously just eating me alive!

Sentence 5

Don't you think those values will just corrode over time?