corrosions
Gradual metal decay
Corrosions is the plural of corrosion—the gradual destruction of materials through chemical reaction, typically metal rusting or being eaten away by acid.
The word extends to any slow wearing down: the corrosions of time, the corrosions of doubt on his confidence.
Multiple instances or types of degradation: Various corrosions had weakened the bridge supports.
Iron oxide coating
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- patinaSurface film from aging
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
pitting · etching · degradation · electrochemical · galvanic · acidic · alkaline · electrolysis
Gradual wearing away
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- underminingWeakening by covert means
- degradationDecline in condition
weakening · destruction · dissolution · disintegration · rotting · festering · gnawing · eating
Process of declining quality
- degradationDecline in condition
- weakeningBecoming less strong
- pittingForming small cavities
- flakingShedding in layers
crumbling · disintegration · holes · perforations · breaches · failures · cracks · scaling
Hard conductive solid
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- ironElement twenty-six
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- aluminumElement thirteen
zinc · bronze · concrete · rebar · pipes · tanks · hulls · bridges
Applied surface covering
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- paintingPigment on canvas
- sealingMaking impermeable
inhibitors · cathodic · sacrificial · zinc · primer · epoxy · protective · barriers
rust
Iron oxide coating
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- patinaSurface film from aging
verdigris · pitting · etching · degradation · electrochemical · galvanic · acidic · alkaline · electrolysis · anodic
erosion
Gradual wearing away
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- underminingWeakening by covert means
degradation · weakening · destruction · dissolution · disintegration · rotting · festering · gnawing · eating · consuming
deterioration
Process of declining quality
- degradationDecline in condition
- weakeningBecoming less strong
- pittingForming small cavities
flaking · crumbling · disintegration · holes · perforations · breaches · failures · cracks · scaling · blistering
metal
Hard conductive solid
aluminum · zinc · bronze · concrete · rebar · pipes · tanks · hulls · bridges · infrastructure
coating
Applied surface covering
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- paintingPigment on canvas
sealing · inhibitors · cathodic · sacrificial · zinc · primer · epoxy · protective · barriers · maintenance
corrosionspreservation
Maintaining something's condition
protection · conservation · maintenance · safeguarding · shielding
corrosionspolish
Smooth by rubbing
luster · smoothness · intactness · soundness · shine
corrosionsrestorations
Acts of renewing condition
galvanization · repairs · rebuilding · plating · coating
- corrosion protectionPreventing chemical material degradation
- corrosion resistantUnaffected by oxidative damage
- galvanic corrosionElectrochemical damage between unlike metals
- corrosion resistanceImmunity to chemical degradation