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[()·しょく()]
fushoku
noun, suru verb

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English Meaning(s) for 腐食

noun, suru verb
  1. corrosion; etching; action of acid; rot; rust; erosion
  2. saprophagy

Definition and Synonyms for 腐食

Molder break down
Synonyms: 腐乱, 腐敗, 腐朽, 腐食
Rust become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
Synonyms: 腐食
Rust cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Synonyms: 腐食
Decomposition the organic phenomenon of rotting
Synonyms: くさる, 腐り, 腐乱, 腐敗, 腐朽, 腐食
Corroding erosion by chemical action
Synonyms: 侵食, 浸食, 腐食
Rotting the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Synonyms: 分解, 腐敗, 腐食
Decay an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Synonyms: くさる, 腐れ, 腐れる, 腐敗, 腐朽, 腐食
Putrefaction a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
Synonyms: くさる, 腐り, 腐れ, 腐れる, 腐乱, 腐敗, 腐朽, 腐食
Corrosion a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
Synonyms: 腐食

Meanings for each kanji in 腐食

» rot; decay; sour
» eat; food

Categories 腐食 is a member of

Damage inflict damage upon
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Decay undergo decay or decomposition
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Organic Phenomenon a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals
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Chemical Action any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
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Decay the process of gradually becoming inferior
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Unsoundness a condition of damage or decay
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Decay an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
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Deterioration a symptom of reduced quality or strength
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Crumble fall into decay or ruin
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 腐食

Sample Sentences for 腐食

The decay of the shrine is due, in part, to acid rain.
Hey, rust is eating away the metal.
The acid ate into the metal.
Acid eats into metal.
The acid burned the metal.

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