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Korrosion: corrosion — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

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Korrosion

corrosion

the gradual deterioration of a material, especially metal, through chemical or electrochemical reactions

IPA/kɔʁoˈzi̯oːn/

Primary stress falls on the final syllable -on.

Meaning 1formal · 90%

the gradual deterioration of a material, especially metal, through chemical or electrochemical reactions

Salzwasser beschleunigt die Korrosion an Metallteilen.

Eine Schutzschicht kann Korrosion wirksam verhindern.

Die Prüfung ergab fortgeschrittene Korrosion an mehreren Leitungen.

Korrosion is the broader technical term for material degradation. Rost refers specifically to corrosion products on iron and steel.

Korrosion verhindern — prevent corrosion

fortgeschrittene Korrosion — advanced corrosion

Use Korrosion for chemical or electrochemical material damage; Rost is only one specific form.

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How does “Korrosion” relate to “Rost”?

Korrosion is the broader technical term for material degradation. Rost refers specifically to corrosion products on iron and steel.