corrosion

Example Sentences

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Methanol helps prevent freezing and the accumulation of solid hydrates that can plug gas-compression equipment and limit pipeline flow, and it acts as a solvent and corrosion inhibitor.

From The Wall Street Journal

But I also believe America can never begin to move on from this sordid era of criminality, corrosion of democracy and trashing of the rule of law until Trump is held criminally accountable.

From Salon

The water wasn’t treated to reduce corrosion from old pipes, causing lead contamination.

From Seattle Times

It was thick with corrosion and had a crack running down one side - more evidence of the condition of plumbing throughout the school.

From Washington Times

Department of Defense specifications for thickness, hardness and corrosion resistance.

From Los Angeles Times