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rusting.

rusting, corrosion; the process of becoming rusty or deteriorating through rust

7 characters2 syllables approx.Norsk bokmål language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈrʉs.tɪŋ/
  1. rusting, corrosion; the process of becoming rusty or deteriorating through rust

    feminine · masculine
    motvirke rusting ved å smøre jerngryta med olje
Where this word comes from

From ruste (“to rust”) + -ing (“action/result-forming noun suffix”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk rusting (“rusting, corrosion”).

noun/ˈrʉs.tɪŋ/
  1. equipping, preparation; the act of preparing or equipping oneself or something

    feminine · masculine
  2. arming, armament

    feminine · masculine
Where this word comes from

From ruste (“to equip, prepare; arm”) + -ing (“action/result-forming noun suffix”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk rusting, Danish rustning and Swedish rustning (“equipping; armament”), and German Rüstung (“equipment; armament”).

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