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corroded

 

[ kəˈrəʊdɪd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

chemical reaction

To be slowly broken down or destroyed by a chemical reaction, especially with oxygen. Corrosion can cause damage to metal surfaces.

Synonyms

decay, deteriorate, rust

Examples of usage

  • The metal gate had corroded over time due to exposure to the elements.
  • The pipes in the old house were corroded and needed to be replaced.
Context #2 | Verb

gradual damage

To gradually wear away or weaken, especially from continuous use or exposure. Corrosion can also refer to the gradual damaging effects of time or neglect.

Synonyms

deteriorate, erode, weaken

Examples of usage

  • The constant exposure to saltwater caused the ship's hull to corrode.
  • The relationship between the two friends slowly corroded over the years.
Context #3 | Noun

damage

The process of corroding or being corroded. Corrosion can lead to the deterioration of materials and structures.

Synonyms

deterioration, erosion, rust

Examples of usage

  • The engineer inspected the bridge for signs of corrosion.
  • The company had to replace the equipment due to extensive corrosion.

Translations

Translations of the word "corroded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corroído

🇮🇳 क्षतिग्रस्त

🇩🇪 korrodiert

🇮🇩 berkarat

🇺🇦 корозійний

🇵🇱 skorodowany

🇯🇵 腐食した

🇫🇷 corrodé

🇪🇸 corroído

🇹🇷 paslanmış

🇰🇷 부식된

🇸🇦 متآكل

🇨🇿 korodovaný

🇸🇰 korodovaný

🇨🇳 腐蚀的

🇸🇮 korodiran

🇮🇸 tærður

🇰🇿 коррозияға ұшыраған

🇬🇪 დაზიანებული

🇦🇿 korroziyaya uğramış

🇲🇽 corroído

Etymology

The word 'corrode' originated from the Latin word 'corrodere', which means 'to gnaw to pieces'. The concept of corrosion has been observed throughout history, as materials like metal are prone to deterioration when exposed to certain elements. Over time, the understanding of corrosion has led to advancements in materials science and engineering to prevent or mitigate its effects.

See also: corrode, corroding, corrosion, corrosive.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,549, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.