corrosion

Meaning (English)

gradual destruction by chemical action or slow decay

Meaning (मराठी)

गंज, झीज

Used in a sentence

Corrosion of the bridge’s girders had gone unnoticed for years.

पुलाच्या तुळयांना लागलेला गंज वर्षानुवर्षे लक्षात आला नव्हता.

Synonyms

erosion, rusting, decay

Antonyms

preservation, reinforcement