Attack

In the context of materials and corrosion:

• Attack refers to the process of chemical corrosion of metal. It describes how corrosive agents (like acids, bases, or salts) damage or degrade metal surfaces.
• To attack something by corrosion means to cause damage to it through a corrosive process. For example, a metal surface may be attacked by acid rain, leading to deterioration over time.

See Related Terms

• Angle of attack
• Pickling attack