Rust Flashcards
1
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rusting:
A
the corrosion of iron
2
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corrosion:
A
a chemical reaction that wears away a metal. Air, water or chemicals in air and water, as well as many household substances, can be corrosive. Many acids and other corrosive substances are dangerous.
3
Q
rust:
A
a brown substance formed when iron reacts with oxygen and water
4
Q
surface protection:
A
coating over a metal surface to prevent corrosion
5
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galvanising:
A
protecting a metal by covering it with a more reactive metal that will corrode first
