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The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion. / (archaeology) The digging of a pit.

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pitting

Source Word

pitting

Noun

countable uncountable

The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion. / (archaeology) The digging of a pit.

Japanese Meaning

腐食によって表面に窪みが生じる現象 / 考古学においては、穴を掘る行為

The engineer inspected the metal panel and noted significant pitting along the welded seam.

技術者は金属パネルを検査し、溶接継ぎ目に沿って腐食による著しい穴あきを確認した。

Sense（1）

The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion.

Sense（2）

(archaeology) The digging of a pit.

Test pittings were carried out prior to the main excavation.

pittings

（ plural ）