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pitting [′pid·iŋ] (medicine) The formation of pits; in the fingernails, a consequence and sign of psoriasis. The preservation for a short time of indentations on the skin made by pressing with the finger; seen in pitting edema. (metallurgy) Selective localized formation of rounded cavities in a metal surface due to corrosion or to nonuniform electroplating. (mining engineering) The act of digging or sinking a pit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Common causes of leaks in storage tanks are under-bottom pitting corrosion, excessive foundation settlement, gasket failure, and mechanical damage to flange faces. Corrosion Prevention and Protection: Practical Solutions presents a functional approach to the various forms of corrosion, such as uniform corrosion, pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, stress corrosion, hydrogen-induced damage, sulphide stress cracking, erosion-corrosion, and corrosion fatigue in various industrial environments. |
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