What is metallic corrosion? Give one example

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Metallic corrosion is deterioration of metals by a redox process in which metals are oxidized by oxygen in presence of moisture. Examples include the rust on iron, loss of luster of silver, a green film formed on copper and brass.
Metallic corrosion is an electrochemical process.

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