Noncorrosive: meaning, definitions and examples

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noncorrosive

 

[ nษ’n.kษ™หˆrษ™สŠ.sษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemical properties

Noncorrosive refers to a substance or material that does not have the ability to corrode or cause damage to other materials. This term is often used in the context of chemicals that are safe to handle and do not react violently with metals or other materials. Noncorrosive substances are essential in various industries to ensure safety and longevity of equipment and structures. In many applications, choosing noncorrosive materials can significantly reduce maintenance costs and increase operational efficiency.

Synonyms

nonreactive, safe, stable

Examples of usage

  • The noncorrosive cleaner was safe to use on the delicate equipment.
  • Using noncorrosive coatings can extend the life of metal surfaces.
  • The laboratory preferred noncorrosive reagents to prevent accidents.

Translations

Translations of the word "noncorrosive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo corrosivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฐ-เค•เฅเคทเคพเคฐเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nicht korrosiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak korosif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะบะพั€ะพะทั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niekorozyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…้ฃŸๆ€งใงใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท non corrosif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no corrosivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korozyon yapmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์‹์„ฑ์ด ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ุชุขูƒู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nekorozivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nekorozรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž่…่š€ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nekorosiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ekki tรฆrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพั€ั€ะพะทะธัา“ะฐ าฑัˆั‹ั€ะฐะผะฐะนั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ  แƒฅแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korroziyaya uฤŸramayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no corrosivo

Etymology

The term 'noncorrosive' is derived from the prefix 'non-', which indicates negation or absence, and the word 'corrosive,' which comes from the Latin 'corrosivus,' meaning 'to gnaw away.' The Latin root is based on 'corrodere,' composed of 'cor-' (meaning 'together') and 'rodere' (meaning 'to gnaw'). The concept of noncorrosiveness gained prominence in the late 20th century with advancements in material science and a growing need for safer industrial chemicals. Manufacturers began to develop chemical products that do not react with metals or other substances, leading to a greater understanding of the importance of corrosion resistance in various applications, from construction to electronics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,920, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.