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Corrosion Resistance
Materials Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Corrosion resistance is the ability of a material to withstand degradation caused by exposure to corrosive environments. It is a critical property for materials used in chemical processing, marine, and infrastructure applications.
Example in context
“We must select a stainless steel with sufficient corrosion resistance for the seawater pipeline to avoid premature failure.”
“Deniz suyu boru hattı için erken arızayı önlemek amacıyla yeterli korozyon direncine sahip bir paslanmaz çelik seçmeliyiz.”
Where engineers use it
Corrosion resistance is a critical material property used in material selection for pipelines, pressure vessels, and marine structures. Engineers specify it in standards and assess it via laboratory tests like salt spray or electrochemical measurements.
Synonyms: corrosion protection, resistance to corrosion
Antonyms: corrosion susceptibility
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You are reviewing a material data sheet for a new alloy to be used in a chemical storage tank. The client emphasizes long service life in acidic conditions.
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“The material's corrosion resistance must meet the requirements for the offshore platform.”
“Corrosion Resistance” in 21 languages
| English | Corrosion Resistance |
|---|---|
| Turkish | korozyon direnci |
| French | résistance à la corrosion |
| German | Korrosionsbeständigkeit |
| Spanish | resistencia a la corrosión |
| Chinese | 耐腐蚀性 |
| Arabic | مقاومة التآكل |
| Portuguese | resistência à corrosão |
| Russian | коррозионная стойкость |
| Japanese | 耐食性 |
| Italian | resistenza alla corrosione |
| Vietnamese | khả năng chống ăn mòn |
| Hindi | संक्षारण प्रतिरोध |
| Thai | ความต้านทานการกัดกร่อน |
| Indonesian | ketahanan korosi |
| Korean | 내식성 |
| Bengali | জারা প্রতিরোধ |
| Dutch | corrosiebestendigheid |
| Swedish | korrosionsbeständighet |
| Finnish | korroosionkestävyys |
| Ukrainian | корозійна стійкість |
Frequently asked questions
What does Corrosion Resistance mean in engineering?
Corrosion resistance is the ability of a material to withstand degradation caused by exposure to corrosive environments. It is a critical property for materials used in chemical processing, marine, and infrastructure applications. In Materials Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Corrosion Resistance?
Corrosion Resistance is pronounced /kəˈroʊʒən rɪˈzɪstəns/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Corrosion Resistance used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “We must select a stainless steel with sufficient corrosion resistance for the seawater pipeline to avoid premature failure.”
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