Corrosion is the undesired oxidation of metals from oxidizing agents in the environment, which leads to the deterioration of the metal's surface or structure. This can include processes such as rusting in iron or steel, tarnishing in silver, or pitting in aluminum.

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Define Corrosion

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Define corrosion.

A) Free metal is oxidized out of its ore.
B) Undesired reduction of metals from reducing agents in the environment
C) Plating a film on a metal to protect it
D) Undesired oxidation of metals from oxidizing agents in the environment
E) Free metal is reduced out of its ore.

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