A corrosão
Example: A corrosão do metal enfraqueceu a estrutura da ponte.
Definition
"A corrosão" refers to the gradual destruction or deterioration of materials, usually metals, caused by chemical reactions with their environment. In engineering, "a corrosão" weakens structures by breaking down the metal, as in the example where metal corrosion weakened a bridge's structure.
Etymology
The term "a corrosão" comes from the Latin word 'corrosio,' which means 'gnawing away.' It entered Portuguese through Old French 'corrosion,' maintaining the idea of gradual destruction. Did you know? The word captures the slow but persistent nature of how metals deteriorate over time.
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