rusting

Plural: rustings

Noun

• the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
• The development of rust on a surface.
• The phenomenon where the fur of a black cat develops a brown colour when exposed to sunlight.

Verb

• become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
• cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
• become coated with oxide
• present participle and gerund of rust

Synonyms

corrode, eat, rust