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pitting Electrochemical dissolution of metal at a confined point or small area. Pitting occurs in select combinations of metals and electrolytes and is more prominent in metals that exhibit surface passivation, such as stainless steel. ...

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general corrosion Electrochemical reaction between a metal and an electrolyte. General corrosion results in a relatively uniform dissolution of the metal across the entire area of exposure to the electrolyte. ...

photooxidation Embrittlement of polymer materials due to oxidation by exposure to light, usually ultraviolet radiation. ...