Rusting and Spoiling

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

Nearby Words: rust, rusty, rusted

Spoiling noun - The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it.

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Rusting and spoiling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rusting" instead an adjective "Spoiling".

Nearby Words: spoil, spoiled, spoilage, spoiler

Additional points if you can spread other havoc: souring wine, spoiling food, rotting wood, rusting metal, breaking mirrors/glass, etc.

Source: Walking Wasteland

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