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Rusting Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OXIDATION" which means:
- noun
- • The process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
An example sentence would be:
- • "Rust is a common example of oxidation."
- • "The oxidation of copper produces a greenish layer called patina."
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