noun

pitting

noun

Small hollow marks or holes forming on a surface, usually caused by corrosion or wear.

"The old car's bumper showed pitting from years of road salt."

"Engineers checked the pipeline for pitting before certifying it safe."

The act of digging a pit or hole.

"Pitting the orchard rows took the crew most of the morning."

How to Use Pitting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLittle pits or dents appearing on a surface, often from rust or acid damage — or the act of digging a pit.

Common pairings

corrosion pitting pitting on the surface severe pitting

pittings plural

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The old car's bumper showed _____ from years of road salt.

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