Die Korrosion
Example: Die Korrosion an der Metallbrücke verursacht große Schäden.
Definition
"Die Korrosion" refers to the gradual destruction or deterioration of metals caused by chemical reactions, usually with moisture or oxygen, resulting in rust or other forms of decay. It often leads to structural damage, as in the corrosion of a metal bridge causing significant harm.
Etymology
The word "die Korrosion" comes from the Latin 'corrodere,' meaning 'to gnaw away.' It vividly describes how metal seems to be slowly eaten away by chemical processes. Did you know this term originally described the physical wearing down of surfaces before being adopted in technical contexts?
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"Die Korrosion" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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