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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | disintegration |
| Synonyms: | decay, decomposition, degeneration, deterioration, erosion, oxidation, rust, wear |
| Notes: | abrasion is the process of wearing down or rubbing away by means of friction; corrosion is the act or process of destroying a metal or alloy gradually, especially by oxidation or chemical action; erosion is any of a group of natural processes, including weathering, dissolution, abrasion, corrosion, and transportation, by which material is worn away from the earth's surface |
| Main Entry: | rust |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | corrosion |
| Synonyms: | blight, corruption, decay, decomposition, dilapidation, mold, oxidation, rot, wear |
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