Dent and Pitting

Dent

Dent verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Pitting and dent are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Pitting" with "Dent", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: dented, dentation, dental, denture, denting

Pitting

Pitting noun - The formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion.
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Synonyms for Pitting

Dent and pitting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dent" instead a verb "Pitting".

Nearby Word: pitted
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