Associations to the word «Pitting»

Wiktionary

PITTING, verb. Present participle of pit
PITTING, noun. The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion
PITTING CORROSION, noun. A form of extremely localized corrosion that leads to the creation of small holes in the metal.

Dictionary definition

PITTING, noun. The formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley