How to Use corrosion in a Sentence

corrosion

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  • And the car is too new to have rust or corrosion around the wheel.
    — Ray Magliozzi, courant.com, 23 Sep. 2019
  • The corrosion has been most evident along harbor docks.
    — Peter Passi / Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Severe corrosion can happen in moist, warm climates where saltwater is hundreds of miles away.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Vinegar can also remove corrosion for most small, rusty objects like screws and bolts, or the mechanism of a padlock.
    — Heloise, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2019
  • Due to corrosion and use, after an eon or two, the welds will break, and the window will fall down into the door — never to be seen again until a repair is performed.
    — Ray Magliozzi, courant.com, 25 Nov. 2019
  • Saltwater exposure is by no means the only cause of severe corrosion of metal connectors on your deck and outdoor play sets.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
  • That promises to be enormously strong, incredibly safe, and resistant to dents and corrosion.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Putrid imagery drenched in blood and perspiration paint a statement of moral corrosion in a society still haunted by postwar ghosts.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2019
  • Copper is a predictor of brake system problems indicating a breakdown of the corrosion inhibitors.
    — Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Over time, even given the best efforts of the professional military, there will be corrosion in the chain of command and wasted energy dealing with these issues.
    — James Stavridis, Time, 10 Oct. 2019
  • But the newest entry is a superlong-life antifreeze with a totally new rust/corrosion inhibitor developed originally for heavy-duty use (such as trucks).
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 11 Dec. 2019
  • But the sphere was clean, free of corrosion, and shiny.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022
  • The chain is made of iron, a durable metal that should hold up against rust and corrosion.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The blade of the knife is made of stainless steel, which resists corrosion.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The tools are stainless steel and resistant to rust and corrosion, and the tool bag is made of durable polyester.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Rust is a kind of corrosion that affects iron and steel.
    — Bob Beacham, chicagotribune.com, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The other is to have the tires removed from the wheels, the corrosion sanded off and bead sealant applied.
    — Bob Weber, Star Tribune, 29 Jan. 2021
  • The durable cast-iron plates are covered in black paint to prevent rust and corrosion.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
  • The report claims that the road de-icing agents used in these states are what causes the corrosion.
    — Sasha Richie, Car and Driver, 22 June 2022
  • The bridge is 64 years old and is suffering corrosion that needs to be addressed, the DOT said.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2024
  • The 300-barrel tanks in the foreground show signs of corrosion and have leaked their contents onto the ground.
    — Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The top rail will help keep your cargo in place, and the black powder coat prevents corrosion.
    — Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 28 June 2022
  • The strip is made of copper, which resists corrosion and rust.
    — Katie Melynn, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2022
  • And even if a swell and high tides cause the ocean to seep in, the building and floor are made of concrete to withstand salt-water corrosion.
    — Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
  • This led to corrosion and caused lead from pipes to seep into the water supply.
    — Ashlee Banks, Essence, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The Sportages were recalled in 2016 due to corrosion in a wiring harness near the engine control unit.
    — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The copper plumbing is more resistant to corrosion, lead-free, and durable for up to 100 years of use.
    — Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Rust takes up more space than steel, so the corrosion eventually fills up the pipe.
    — Washington Post, 7 July 2021
  • The cast iron grates and grease pan are coated with porcelain, which is resistant to corrosion and easy to clean.
    — Popular Science, 28 Apr. 2020
  • That life is corrosion and decay, blossoms and smiles, the squawk of a cockatoo.
    — New York Times, 6 Sep. 2021

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