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rusting
/ˈɹʌstɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 7 distinct letters
- noun
the formation of reddish brown ferric oxides on iron by low temperature oxidation in the presence of water
- verb
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
The metal corroded
- verb
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
The acid corroded the metal
- verb
become coated with oxide