rusting
Definition
Electrochemical corrosion of iron or steel, caused by the flow of electric current between different parts of the metal serving as anodes and cathodes of a cell. Rusting requires water and oxygen to occur, and is accelerated in the presence of acids and other electrolytes.
rusting is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
rusting appears in the definitions of the following terms: corrosion and uninsurable risk
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