Both Uses of
corrosion
in
The Fountainhead
- He went past a window of old shoes corroded by wear—past the door of a mission with a cross above it—past the peeling poster of a political candidate who ran two years ago—past a grocery store with barrels of rotting greens on the sidewalk.†
Chpt 4.16
- Or a murdered reality, unborn, killed by that corroding emotion without name—fear—need—dependence—hatred?†
Chpt 4.18 *
Definition:
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(corrosion) a state of deterioration -- especially in metals