How to Use pitting in a Sentence

pitting

noun
  • Her face had some minor pitting from the chicken pox.
  • The car's paint showed some pitting from flying gravel.
  • Most often, nail pitting is mild and might not even be noticed.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 16 May 2025
  • The body came out flat and smooth, with no rust and only very minor pitting.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2018
  • The acid in vinegar can cause pitting in natural stone.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • There could have been a loss for Lando in pitting, pitting both cars with the double stack.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Exposure to sea salt and high temperatures can be one cause of such pitting.
    — Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The pitting is typically filled in with clear epoxy, then it gets sanded down to a smooth surface.
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 2 May 2023
  • Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Some exterior chrome trim seems to have some pitting and there’s a small scrape on the passenger door.
    — Trinity Francis, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Prolonged exposure to the acids in vinegar can cause pitting on stainless steel.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • These conditions are chronic, meaning that nail pitting can be long-lasting.
    — Sarah Klein, Health, 25 June 2024
  • This is not about this pitting between two women and division between two women.
    — Anna Chan, Billboard, 30 June 2023
  • The ease of pitting makes Corals and pies or jam a relationship worth exploring.
    — Lesley Stiles, The Mercury News, 31 May 2017
  • The acid in lemon juice can cause pitting to occur in marble, granite, slate, and other natural stones.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Although rare, nail pitting may affect people with this condition.
    — Sarah Klein, Health, 25 June 2024
  • The acetic acid can strip protective finishes or cause pitting or corrosion.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Each November, the family picks olives from the grove, pitting and curing their harvest.
    — Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Another sign of alopecia is nail pitting, which refers to small indentations on the fingernails.
    — Ayana Underwood, SELF, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The severe temperature and pressure also blew off the ground strap at the end of the spark plug, and even the cast-iron cylinder liner showed some pitting.
    — Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022
  • This technique is faster than hand cleaning but may cause pitting and remove the more desirable tarnish called patina, Martha says.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
  • In total, there are 32 matches over the next four days, pitting teams from across England’s football pyramid against each other.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Acid in vinegar can damage natural stone surfaces and unsealed grout, leading to pitting and degradation.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Any damage from moisture problems, oil contamination or pitting will be fixed prior to painting.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2021
  • The rust caused small perforations known as corrosion pitting, which eventually formed a crack that snapped under the weight of a passing train.
    — Martine Powers, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2018
  • But psoriatic arthritis can cause other health issues, too, including fatigue, nail pitting, and eye pain.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, Good Housekeeping, 27 Aug. 2021
  • To avoid pitting or other damage to the surface, never use abrasive tools, harsh cleaning products, or acidic ingredients such as vinegar or lemon juice to clean these sinks.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
  • Due to its strength, contact with even a diluted bleach solution can cause pitting (localized, severe corrosion causing small holes) and rusting on blades.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The paint quality is outstanding, with good leveling and the ability to hide surface pitting and small imperfections.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
  • Related Story Newport Newport folk do not need to struggle with a tug-of-war pitting modern against tradition.
    — Holly Peterson, Town & Country, 31 Aug. 2023

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