corrosion
//kəˈroʊʒən//
Noun
corrosionSingular
corrosionsPlural
1
The gradual destruction or deterioration of a material, especially metal, by chemical reaction with its environment.
The old pipes showed signs of corrosion after years of exposure to moisture.
2
The process of corroding or being corroded; the damage caused by such a process.
The corrosion of the metal pipes caused a water leak.
3
Figuratively, the gradual weakening or destruction of something abstract, such as values, relationships, or institutions.
The constant lies led to the corrosion of trust between them.