Mandarin:
腐蚀

Explanation in English Language (EN):
The degradation of materials, especially metals, due to chemical reactions with their environment, such as oxidation or exposure to acids.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
材料，特别是金属，由于与环境发生化学反应（如氧化或酸蚀）而产生的劣化。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/kəɹˈəʊʒən/

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- Definition: A standardized system of symbols used to represent the sounds of spoken language.
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