corrosion-resistant
|cor-ro-sion-re-sist-ant|
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/kəˈroʊʒən rɪˈzɪstənt/
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/kəˈrəʊʒən rɪˈzɪstənt/
protection against decay
Etymology
'corrosion-resistant' originates from the combination of 'corrosion' and 'resistant', where 'corrosion' comes from Latin 'corrodere', meaning 'to gnaw to pieces', and 'resistant' from Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand'.
'corrosion' evolved from the Latin 'corrodere' through Old French 'corrosion', and 'resistant' from Latin 'resistere' through Old French 'resistant'.
Initially, 'corrosion' meant 'to gnaw to pieces', and 'resistant' meant 'to withstand'. The combined term 'corrosion-resistant' now refers to materials that can withstand chemical damage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to withstand damage caused by oxidation or chemical reactions.
The new coating is corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for marine environments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 05:33