Corrosion

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Corrosion

Corrosion (/kəˈroʊʒən/; from Latin: corrodere, "to gnaw") is the gradual destruction of materials, usually metals, by chemical and/or electrochemical reaction with their environment.

Etymology

The term "corrosion" comes from the Latin word corrodere, which means "to gnaw". This is a fitting description as corrosion often involves the gradual wearing away of metal.

Types of Corrosion

There are several types of corrosion, including but not limited to:

Prevention

Corrosion can be prevented or slowed down through various methods such as:

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