rusting
rusting · rustings
The development of rust on a surfaceThe development of rust on a surface.
US/ɹˈʌstɪŋ/
Meaning
2 sensesThe development of rust on a surface.
The phenomenon where the fur of a black cat develops a brown colour when exposed to sunlight.
More definitions
- the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
Forms
plural: rustingsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water:rust
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedantirusting