Word · Frequency #13096
corrosion
腐蚀；侵蚀
The gradual damage to a metal caused by chemical action, especially oxidation.
- 1.
The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
腐蚀的行为或由此产生的状态；侵蚀。
- 2.
a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
金属腐蚀；氧化作用导致的损坏状态
- 3.
A substance (such as rust) so formed.
腐蚀形成的物质(如铁锈)。
- 4.
erosion by chemical action
化学侵蚀；腐蚀
- 5.
The gradual destruction or undermining of something.
对某物的逐渐破坏或侵蚀。
腐蚀的行为或由此产生的状态；侵蚀。；金属腐蚀；氧化作用导致的损坏状态；腐蚀形成的物质(如铁锈)。；化学侵蚀；腐蚀；对某物的逐渐破坏或侵蚀。
In use
Salt water speeds up the corrosion of metal on old ships.
The mechanic noticed corrosion around the battery terminals and cleaned them.
Regular painting can prevent corrosion on outdoor iron gates.
corrosion of [material]
表示某种材料或物体的腐蚀，corrosion 通常作不可数名词。
Corrosion of the bridge was caused by years of acid rain.
桥梁的腐蚀是多年酸雨造成的。
corrosion by [agent]
Corrosion by seawater can weaken metal structures.
海水腐蚀会削弱金属结构。
protect [object] against corrosion
也可用 protect ... from corrosion，两者意思相近。
Connections
Collocations
- corrosion resistance
- 耐腐蚀性
- The alloy's corrosion resistance makes it suitable for marine environments.这种合金的耐腐蚀性使其适用于海洋环境。
- corrosion protection
- 防腐蚀保护
- Regular painting provides corrosion protection for steel structures.定期涂漆为钢结构提供防腐蚀保护。
- corrosion damage
- 腐蚀损伤
- The bridge suffered serious corrosion damage after years of salt exposure.这座桥在多年接触盐分后遭受了严重的腐蚀损伤。
- corrosion rate
- 腐蚀速率
- Engineers measured the corrosion rate of the pipeline to estimate its lifespan.工程师测量了管道的腐蚀速率以估算其寿命。
- corrosion product
- 腐蚀产物
- Rust is a common corrosion product of iron.铁锈是铁常见的腐蚀产物。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象铁门被酸雨慢慢‘咬’出锈洞——corrosion 就是这种腐蚀、侵蚀的过程。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：材料科学、工程报告、工业维护 corrosion 通常用于技术或正式语境，如材料科学、工程报告；日常口语中表达“生锈”更常说 rust，选择时视语境而定。
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 corrosion 真正押韵的有 erosion /ɪˈroʊʒən/ 和 explosion /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/（重音在后，均为 /oʊʒən/）。注意：vision、confusion、persuasion、conclusion 虽以 -sion 结尾，但元音分别为 /ɪ/、/uː/、/eɪ/、/uː/，与 corrosion 的 /oʊ/ 不同，并不押韵。
Learn the forms together
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