Word Finder - corrosion

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The act of corroding or the condition so produced.

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A substance (such as rust) so formed.

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Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.

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(by extension) The gradual destruction or undermining of something.

Exposure to air and rain also causes slight corrosion, but to nothing like the same extent as occurs with iron, copper or brass.

To prevent corrosion the rope should be treated at intervals with hot lubricant.

Hoisting ropes are weakened by deterioration and breakage of the wires, due to corrosion and repeated bending.

The only way to stop the smell and corrosion problems is to completely replace the drywall.

They're only gold plated, naturally, and the contacts are better plus they resist corrosion but they're not essential.

The middle layer is likely to be the merged grains consumed by the intergranular corrosion.

Corrosion warranty on we can get two independent headphone which to press.

We have had problems with flow cells, plastic components and stainless steel corrosion in the pumps when we used hypochlorite.

It is virtually impervious to corrosion, light compared to steel, and far tougher than GRP.

In two of the examples, corrosion appears to be accelerated by the presence of a silicone polymer layer.

All of the hardware used on Anderson doors is corrosion resistant as well.

They are also more resistant to corrosion.

The ground about the hut was made solid and protected from corrosion by a palisade of wattled osiers, thus creating the earliest form of the fondamenta, or quay, which runs along the side of so many Venetian canals and is so prominent a feature in the construction of the city.

When carbonic acid is present the dissolved oxide is soon precipitated as basic carbonate, so that the corrosion of the lead becomes continuous.

The surface of vessels may be spangled with gold or platinum by rolling the hot glass on metallic leaf, or iridescent, by the deposition of metallic tin, or by the corrosion caused by the chemical action of acid fumes.

Activated Carbon Cloth is most commonly used in preventive conservation to retard the corrosion of metals by absorbing contaminants such as acetic acids.

Think about the following... Joints, flanges Crevices let stagnant liquid accumulate, causing locally accelerated corrosion from differential aeration.

In addition, sulfur isotope analyzes have been performed on eleven corrosion samples from city centers.

This helps manage underbonnet temperatures without using lagging which can lead to corrosion.

Corrosion destroys one-fifth of the world's production of ferrous metals annually!

Certainly corrosion had set in because of intermittent water use, which had prevented the build-up of the vital cuprous oxide.

Available in single and multi-temperature versions, it uses environmentally friendly refrigerant HFC R404a and has a corrosion resistant frame.

The frames are given three layers of powder coat for exceptional corrosion resistance.

The massive high density polyethylene container is durable, impact resistant, ultraviolet stabilized and corrosion free.

Where lightweight, corrosion resistant or complex shapes are required NP Aerospace is one of the largest thermosetting molding companies in Europe.

Ideally, offshore structures should be fully protected from both corrosion and marine biofouling right down to the sea bed by copper-nickel sheathing.

However, use corrosion resistant fixings (Eg ss) and protect surfaces below during this period.

Primer Paint intended for protection of metals against corrosion or for preparing a surface for subsequent topcoats.

This arrangement was derived for the reduction in corrosion properties within the cell through the use of the ceramic yttria stabilized zirconia.

Galvanized iron by its zinc surface is protected from corrosion by the weather, though the protection is not very efficient in the presence of acid or sulphurous fumes, and accordingly it is extensively employed for roofing, especially in the form of corrugated sheets.

Hoisting ropes are weakened by deterioration and breakage of the wires, due to corrosion and repeated bending, and should be kept under careful inspection.

Pitting Surface cavities; may be related to fatigue, overload or corrosion.

Wind plant in good coastal European sites will be subject to rain and salt spray and so corrosion problems will be similar.

View of edge beam showing reinforcement corrosion which has caused concrete to spall away from the soffit.

However, use corrosion resistant fixings (eg ss) and protect surfaces below during this period.

In contrast, carbon fibers and their composites have excellent resistance to environmental stress corrosion.

If you are looking at an aluminum trailer, look for signs of corrosion on the floor.

Since silver resists corrosion, conducts electricity and has a good level of durability, several industries use it in their products.

If you notice an odor or an odd taste in the air, it may be a result of internal corrosion, a faulty fill or moisture in the tank.

No longer made of tin, most ceiling panels are a pressed aluminum alloy that is resistant to corrosion.

It's a lightweight, yet strong and durable metal that is resistant to heat and corrosion.

Other qualities that should be considered include buying containers that resist rot, rust and corrosion.

All goggles bearing the "Z87-2" mark have passed tests for flammability and corrosion resistance, along with other durability tests.

The hard coating gives it excellent protection from the environment as well as corrosion resistance.

The battery pack is made of corrosion proof polypropylene and has a hook to attach it to your belt.

Check any visible water supply pipes for rust or corrosion.

Professionals will check to see if the vents are clear and free from any blockages as well as check for any rust or corrosion.

Chromium, for example, can range from 13 to 26 percent of the composition, and higher levels will resist corrosion and light damage such as scratches more effectively.

Riders Discount sells a feminine pair of Teknic boots that boasts Italian cowhide, steel sole shank, and corrosion proof soles.

Check to make sure there's no sign of corrosion inside the battery compartment.