corrosion (ko-ro´shun)
1. Gradual deterioration or consummation of a substance by another, especially by biochemical or chemical reaction. Cf. erosion. 2. The product of corroding, such as rust. [L. cor-rodo (conr-), pp. -rosus, to gnaw]
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