rusting

rus·ting

US/ˈrʌstɪŋ/ rare

noun

1.

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

Synonyms

rust

Related words

Word family

rust

Broader terms

Part of

ferric oxide

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Grammar

noun
singular	rusting
plural	rustings

Nearby words

rustic rusticate rustication rusticism rusticity rustle rustler rustless rustling rustproof

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