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corrosion

[kuh-roh-zhuhn] / kəˈroʊ ʒən /


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And the unique printing process of Bonnie Ralston, shown by Arts Gowanus, uses found metal objects, salt, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to create ghostly industrial prints out of corrosion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Operator Perenco said the cause was microbial corrosion in a buried pipeline.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The material provides the strength, corrosion resistance and ductility required for demanding applications such as vehicle underbodies, frame elements and other key structural parts.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Today, they are still used in consumer and industrial products because they repel water, grease, and stains and can tolerate heat and corrosion.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

The mechanism of Harrison's chronometer could withstand the turbulent motion of a ship at sea, defy changes of temperature, and resist the corrosion of salt water and air.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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