Definition of pitting Pitting

/pɪˈtɪŋ/ - [piting] - pit•ting

We found 5 definitions of pitting from 4 different sources.

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What does pitting mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: pittings

pitting - the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
  roughness, indentation
  corroding, corrosion, erosion erosion by chemical action
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • pitting (Noun)
    The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion.
  • pitting (Verb)
    Present participle of pit.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • pitting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Pit

Part of speech

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  • pitting, verb, gerund of pit (infinitive).
  • pitting, noun, singular of pittings.

Pronunciation

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pitting in sign language
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