rusting
- present participle of rust.
Example Sentences
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Every year, tens of thousands of birds glide over the rusting remains of one of the Mediterranean's largest saltworks, to rest in the rare paradise it left behind.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Electricity reverses the rusting process, allowing the iron batteries to store energy for later use.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
At an estimated cost of $3.8 billion, it will replace the rusting, abandoned hulk that sits at the east end of East Capitol Street, fronting the Anacostia River.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Even in its undriveable condition sat rusting outside their home, Aston Martin still valued the car at £500,000, meaning the couple considered cashing in.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
She took a rusting iron box from the bottommost drawer, and carried it over to her sisters.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
