| Corrosion (n.) Gradual decay; rusting; the action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of corrosion. Thesaurus Entries ablation, atomization, attrition, biodegradability, biodegradation, breakup, consumption, corruption, crumbling, decay, decomposition, decrement, degradability, degradation, deliquescence, depletion, dilapidation, disintegration, disjunction, disorganization, dissipation, dissolution, erosion, exhaustion, incoherence, loss, mildew, mold, oxidation, oxidization, ravages of time, resolution, rust, shrinkage, spoilage, waste, wear, wear and tear |