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white rust

/waɪt rʌst/

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/waɪt rʌst/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип коррозии, которая проявляется в виде белого порошкообразного налёта на поверхности цинка или оцинкованного металла, обычно вызванного воздействием влаги и плохой вентиляцией.

A type of corrosion that appears as a white, powdery deposit on the surface of zinc or galvanized metal, typically caused by exposure to moisture and poor ventilation.

  1. Corrosion of zincC1formal

    A white, powdery corrosion product that forms on the surface of zinc or galvanized steel when exposed to moisture and air.

    ruКоррозия цинка

    • The galvanized pipes developed white rust after being stored in a damp warehouse.
    • White rust can weaken the protective layer of galvanized steel.
    • Proper ventilation prevents the formation of white rust on metal surfaces.