corrosion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
  2. noun erosion by chemical action
    corroding; erosion.

WordNet

Cor*ro"sion noun
Etymology
LL. corrosio: cf. F. corrosion. See Corrode.
Definitions
  1. The action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of corrosion.
    Corrosion is a particular species of dissolution of bodies, either by an acid or a saline menstruum. John Quincy.

Webster 1913