noun. In geology, the excavation of small pits in a surface of rock, usually by some process of solution.

noun. The act or operation of digging or sinking a hole or pit.

noun. The act or operation of placing in a pit or in pits: as, the pitting of potatoes; the pitting of hides.

noun. A pit, mark, or hollow depression on the surface, such as that left on the flesh by a pustule of the smallpox.

noun. A number of such pits considered collectively; a collection of pitmarks.

noun. In botany, the state or condition of being pitted.

noun. A corrosion of the inner surface of steam-boilers, whereby the metal becomes gradually covered with small cavities.

noun. A corrosion of the bottom of iron ships.

verb. Present participle of pit.

noun. The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion

noun. the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion

"I would definitely have your barrel inspected by either the manufacturer or a qualified gun smith if the pitting is very apparent."

corroding  corrosion  erosion  

acquitting  admitting  befitting  bitting  committing  

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