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

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