Rusting and Rotten

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Rusting noun - The formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water.

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Rotten and rusting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotten" instead an adjective "Rusting".

Nearby Words: rust, rusty, rusted

Rotten adjective - Having undergone organic breakdown.

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Rusting and rotten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rusting" instead an adjective "Rotten".

Nearby Words: rottenness, rottenly

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