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Corrosion is the oxidation of metals by reaction with the chemicals (oxygen, water, salts etc. ) environment to more stable oxidation states and includes rusting of iron, tarnishing of silver and copper, pitting of aluminum etc. The type of corrosion depends on the metal and the environment is in.

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What rhymes with corrosion?

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