Pitting Meaning in English

word · lemma: pit

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Definition

Pitting is the process of forming small holes or craters on a surface, often because of corrosion or damage. It can also mean removing the pit (seed) from fruit.

Usage & Nuances

'Pitting' is technical in engineering (metal, materials) for surface damage. In food, it's often 'pitting cherries' or olives. Not to be confused with 'pit' (noun: a hole or seed). Usually uncountable in technical use.

• Spanish: formación de hoyos - eliminación del hueso (fruta)
• Portuguese (BR): formação de buracos - retirada do caroço (fruta)
• Portuguese (PT): formação de covas - remoção do caroço (fruta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 起坑 - 去核（水果）
• Chinese (Traditional): 起坑 - 去核（水果）
• Hindi: गड्ढ़ों का बनना - बीज निकालना (फल से)
• Arabic: تكوّن الحفر - إزالة النواة (الفاكهة)
• Bengali: গর্ত সৃষ্টি - বিচি ফেলা (ফল থেকে)
• Russian: питтинг (коррозия) - удаление косточки (из фруктов)
• Japanese: ピッティング（腐食による小さな穴） - 種抜き（果物から種を取ること）
• Vietnamese: ăn mòn tạo lỗ - tách hạt (trái cây)
• Korean: 피팅(표면에 생긴 작은 구멍) - 씨 제거(과일의 씨를 빼기)
• Turkish: çukurlaşma - çekirdeğini çıkarma (meyve)
• Urdu: گڑھے پڑنا (سطح پر) - بیج نکالنا (پھل سے)
• Indonesian: pengikisan (lubang kecil) - mengeluarkan biji (buah)

Example Sentences

The metal showed signs of pitting after years in the rain.

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The old spoon has pitting all over its surface.

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You need a special tool for pitting cherries quickly.

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Heavy pitting on a car’s bodywork means it’s probably rusted underneath.

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After pitting the dates, you can use them in desserts or smoothies.

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Pitting olives makes them easier to eat in salads.

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