anti-corrosion
|an-ti-cor-ro-sion|
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/ˌænti kəˈroʊʒən/
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/ˌænti kəˈrɒʒən/
against corrosion / against rust
Etymology
'anti-' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anti' where 'anti-' meant 'against'; 'corrosion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corrodĕre' where 'com-' (as 'cor-') meant 'together' and 'rodere' meant 'to gnaw'. Together they form the compound 'anti-corrosion' meaning 'against corrosion'.
'corrosion' changed from the Latin word 'corrodĕre' into Old French 'corrosion' and eventually became the modern English word 'corrosion' through Middle English. The prefix 'anti-' came into English via Latin and Old French from Greek 'anti' and later combined with nouns in Modern English to form compounds such as 'anti-corrosion'.
Initially, 'corrodere' meant 'to gnaw away' (a physical biting/gnawing action), but over time it evolved to mean chemical or electrochemical deterioration of materials; thus 'anti-corrosion' evolved to mean 'against that deterioration'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an agent, treatment, or measure intended to prevent or reduce corrosion (e.g., a coating, inhibitor, or system).
The hull was fitted with several anti-corrosion systems to protect it from seawater.
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Adjective 1
designed to prevent or reduce corrosion (the chemical or electrochemical deterioration of materials, especially metals).
The pipes were coated with an anti-corrosion paint to extend their service life.
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Last updated: 2025/10/23 06:58