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Corrosion is deterioration of metal as results of chemical reaction between it and surrounding environment. When a metal is kept in exposed moist air then gases present in air react with metal surface and form a layer of metal oxides, sulphate or nitrate.
For example, reddish brown color rust is form on iron rod when it comes in water contact this is called as corrosion
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