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rusting

/ˈrʌstɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does rusting mean?

verb

The process of becoming rusty, or the state of being rusty. To become rusty or corroded, typically due to exposure to air and moisture.

Example

"The old bike had been sitting in the garden for years, and it was starting to rusting away."

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