Rusting and Rotting

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

Nearby Words: rust, rusty, rusted

Rotting noun - (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.

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Rusting and rotting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rusting" instead an adjective "Rotting".

Nearby Words: rot, rotted

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