Definition of Rusting
Noun: rusting rús-ting
- The formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
- rust
- Become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
"The pipes rusted";
- corrode
- Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
"The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink";
- corrode, eat
- Become coated with oxide
See also:
rustinesses
rustle
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