corrosion
noun/kəˈroʊʒən/
Frequency rank: #7,828 most common English word
Meaning
The gradual destruction of a material, especially metal, by chemical reaction with its environment.
Example sentence
The old iron bridge showed signs of corrosion after years of exposure to rain and salt air.
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