Corrode
Corrode
Corrode (/kəˈrəʊd/), from the Latin corrodere meaning "to gnaw to pieces," is a term used in medicine and chemistry to describe the process of a substance, usually a metal, being gradually destroyed or weakened by a chemical reaction, typically through oxidation.
Medical Usage
In a medical context, the term "corrode" is often used metaphorically to describe the gradual deterioration of tissue, organs, or cells due to disease, injury, or aging. For example, certain diseases such as cancer or diabetes can corrode the body's tissues and organs over time.
Chemical Usage
In chemistry, "corrode" refers to the process by which a substance, usually a metal, is gradually destroyed or weakened by a chemical reaction, typically through oxidation. This is often seen in the rusting of iron or the tarnishing of silver.
Related Terms
- Oxidation: The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.
- Rust: A reddish- or yellowish-brown flaky coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture.
- Tarnish: Lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
- Deterioration: The process of becoming progressively worse.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Corrode
- Wikipedia's article - Corrode
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