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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

corrosion

/kɔːˈroʊʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does corrosion mean?

noun

The process of gradual destruction or wearing away of a material, especially a metal, by chemical or electrochemical action, or the result of this process.

Example

"The car's engine was damaged by corrosion from the salty sea air."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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