Corroding: meaning, definitions and examples
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corroding
[ kəˈrəʊdɪŋ ]
chemical reaction
Gradually destroy or weaken (metal, stone, or other materials) by chemical reaction.
Synonyms
decay, deteriorate, erode, rust
Examples of usage
- The metal gate was corroding due to exposure to saltwater.
- The acidic rain was slowly corroding the ancient stone statues.
Translations
Translations of the word "corroding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corrosivo
🇮🇳 जंग लग रहा है
🇩🇪 korrodierend
🇮🇩 mengarat
🇺🇦 корозійний
🇵🇱 korodujący
🇯🇵 腐食している
🇫🇷 corrosif
🇪🇸 corrosivo
🇹🇷 aşındırıcı
🇰🇷 부식하는
🇸🇦 مُتَآكِل
🇨🇿 korodující
🇸🇰 korodujúci
🇨🇳 腐蚀的
🇸🇮 korodirajoč
🇮🇸 tærandi
🇰🇿 коррозиялық
🇬🇪 კოროზიული
🇦🇿 korroziyalı
🇲🇽 corrosivo
Word origin
The word 'corrode' originated from the Latin word 'corrodere', which means 'to gnaw away'. It first appeared in English during the 16th century. The concept of corrosion has been known to humans since ancient times, as they observed the gradual decay of metals and other materials. The understanding of corrosion has since evolved, leading to advancements in materials science and engineering.