Word forms: plural diagnoses. variable noun. Diagnosis is the discovery and naming of what is wrong with someone who is ill or with something that is not working properly. I need to have a second test to confirm the diagnosis. Symptoms may not appear for some weeks, so diagnosis can be difficult.
Definition - What does Copper Corrosion mean? Copper corrosion is the corrosion of materials made of copper or copper alloys. With exposure to atmosphere, copper oxidizes, causing bright copper surfaces to tarnish. After a few years, this tarnish gradually changes to dark brown or black, and finally to green.
1 Copper and PVC water pipes are relatively non-toxic. 2  Copper is a natural material that has been proven to be safe to health. 3  PVC pipes are also safe. 4  Lead on the other hand is extremely toxic. 5  Lead is corrosive and can leak into the drinking water system. PVC is likewise a safe material to carry drinking water. 2  Copper and PVC water pipes do not suffer easily from corrosion, while iron corrodes relatively easily. 3  Copper is relatively easy to work with because it is much softer than iron or lead.