corroding

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс постепенного разрушения или ухудшения свойств материала, особенно металла, вызванный химической реакцией, такой как окисление или воздействие кислоты.

A noun referring to the process of gradual destruction or deterioration of a material, especially metal, caused by chemical reaction, such as oxidation or acid exposure.

uncountable

1. Chemical erosionB2formaltechnical

   The process of gradual destruction or deterioration of a material, especially metal, due to chemical reaction with its environment.

   Коррозия

   • The corroding of the iron bridge was accelerated by acid rain.
   • Saltwater causes rapid corroding of ship hulls.
   • The corroding of the pipes led to a major leak in the basement.

   Synonymscorrosionerosionoxidationwear

• Глагол, используемый для описания процесса постепенного разрушения или разрушения под воздействием химической реакции, особенно ржавления или окисления.

A verb used to describe the process of gradually destroying or being destroyed by chemical action, especially rusting or oxidation.

1. Chemical deteriorationB2formalscientific

   To gradually destroy or wear away a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction.

   Разрушать химически

   • Salt water can corrode the metal hull of a ship.
   • Acid rain corrodes limestone buildings over time.
   • The battery leaked and corroded the terminals.

   Synonymsconsumedissolveeat awayerodegnawrustwear away

2. Gradual destructionC1formal

   To gradually weaken or destroy something, such as trust, relationships, or systems.

   Разрушать

   • Constant lies corroded their friendship.
   • Corruption can corrode the foundations of a democracy.
   • Years of neglect had corroded the old mansion's structure.

   Synonymsdestroydeteriorateeat awayerodegnawundermineweakenwear away

   Antonymsfortifyreinforcerepairrestorestrengthen