corrosion meaning
corrosion :
rust, decay
noun
▪ The metal showed signs of corrosion.
▪ The metal showed signs of rust.
▪ Corrosion can weaken structures.
▪ Rust can weaken structures.
paraphrasing
▪ erosion – wearing away
▪ deterioration – becoming worse
▪ decay – breaking down
▪ rust – oxidation of metal
Pronunciation
corrosion [kəˈroʊʒən]
The stress is on 'ro' and sounds like 'kuh-roh-zhuhn'.
Common phrases and grammar about corrosion
corrosion - Common meaning
noun
rust, decay
Part of Speech Changes for "corrosion"
▪ corrode (verb) – to cause corrosion
▪ corrosive (adjective) – causing corrosion
Common Expressions with "corrosion"
▪ corrosion resistance – ability to resist rust
▪ corrosion protection – methods to prevent rust
▪ corrosion rate – speed of rusting
▪ corrosion damage – harm caused by rust
Important examples of corrosion in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, corrosion is often used to discuss material damage or wear.
Example of a confusing word: erosion (wearing away)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Corrosion is a noun often used in TOEIC questions about maintenance and safety.
corrosion
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
corrosion resistance
means 'ability to resist rust', used in manufacturing and engineering contexts.
corrosion of character
means 'gradual moral decline', used metaphorically.
Differences between similar words and corrosion
corrosion
,
erosion
differences
Corrosion refers to chemical damage, while erosion refers to physical wear by natural forces.
corrosion
,
rust
differences
Corrosion is a broader term for chemical damage, while rust specifically refers to iron oxidation.
Words with the same origin as corrosion
The origin of corrosion
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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