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Vocabulary Entry
pitting
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of pitting; a state in which something is pitted or marked with pits.
Example Sentences
"The pitting on the surface of the metal made it look worn."
"Due to years of exposure, the pitting on the car's paint was extensive."
"The geologist noted the pitting in the rock layer as a sign of erosion."
V
verb
To create pits in; to make a small indentation or hollow in a surface.
Example Sentences
"The hailstorm pitted the rooftop, leaving small dents all over."
"She accidentally pitted the peach while trying to slice it."
"The rough texture of the sandpaper pitted the wood slightly."