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rusting

noun
1
The gradual process of a metal surface corroding into rust.
"Rusting can be slowed by coating steel with paint or zinc."
"The rusting of the old pier had made it unsafe to walk on."

How to Use Rusting

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing process of metal corroding.

Common pairings
prevent rusting rusting process

Word Forms

rustings plural

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