pitting

ˈpɪtɪŋ
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Translation of pitting from English into German,

Noun

1.

fruit preparation

act of removing pits from fruits
Entkernen
  • Pitting cherries before baking is essential for the pie recipe.Entkernen von Kirschen vor dem Backen ist für das Kuchenrezept unerlässlich.
2.

chemistry

TECH.
formation of small holes due to corrosion
TECH.
Lochfraß m
  • The metal showed signs of pitting after years of exposure.Das Metall zeigte nach Jahren der Einwirkung Anzeichen von Lochfraß.
3.

archaeology

TECH.
act of digging a pit in archaeology
TECH.
Grubenaushub mGrabungsarbeit f
  • The team began the pitting to uncover ancient artifacts.Das Team begann mit dem Grubenaushub, um alte Artefakte freizulegen.

Adjective

1.

texture

marked with small depressions
narbig grübchenförmig
  • The engineer found pitting corrosion on the steel pipe.Der Ingenieur stellte am Stahlrohr narbige Korrosion fest.
2.

deterioration

TECH.
having small holes due to corrosion
TECH.
korrodiert angegriffen
  • The metal surface is pitting after years of exposure.Die Metalloberfläche weist nach Jahren der Einwirkung kleine Löcher auf.
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  • pitting: act of removing pits from fruits
    (fruit preparation) Entkernen
  • pitting: formation of small holes due to corrosion
    (chemistry) Lochfraß

Synonyms and analogies of pitting in English

Examples of pitting in a sentence

  • She learned the technique of pitting peaches.
  • Pitting was evident on the old pipes.
  • The engineer examined the pitting on the surface.
  • The archaeologists conducted pitting to study the soil layers.
  • Pitting revealed the burial site of the ancient civilization.
  • The pitting texture of the metal was concerning.
pit
pɪt
pitted
Verb
1.

fruit preparation

tr.US
remove the stone from a fruit
tr.US
  • She pitted the cherries before baking the pie.Sie entsteinte die Kirschen, bevor sie den Kuchen backte.
2.

surface marking

tr./intr.
make small hollows on a surface
tr./intr.
verätzen einkerben einbeulen
  • The acid will pit the metal surface.Die Säure wird die Metalloberfläche verätzen.
3.

conflict

tr.
bring something into opposition with another
tr.
  • The debate pitted the two candidates against each other.Die Debatte stellte die beiden Kandidaten gegeneinander auf.
Noun
1.

geography

hole in the ground
  • The workers dug a deep pit to lay the foundation.Die Arbeiter gruben eine tiefe Grube, um das Fundament zu legen
2.

plant

US
hard seed inside a fruit
US
  • She removed the pit from the peach before eating it.Sie entfernte den Kern aus dem Pfirsich, bevor sie ihn aß
3.

racing

TECH.US
area at a racetrack for car service
TECH.US
  • The car pulled into the pit for refueling.Das Auto fuhr zum Auftanken in die Box.

Expressions with pit: examples in English and translations in German

Fass ohne Boden
Kostenfalle
That old house is a real money pit.
gegeneinander antreten lassen
gegeneinander ausspielen
The coach pitted the two best players against each other.
Bärenanlage
Bärengrube
The zoo had a large bear pit.
bodenlose Grube
The explorers feared falling into a bottomless pit.
flaues Gefühl im Magen
Bauchkribbeln
She had a pit of the stomach feeling before the exam.
Abgrund der Hölle
Abgrund der Hölle
This prison felt like a pit of hell.

Translations of "pitting" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Lochfraßn.

I was shocked to see pitting on the brand new stainless steel sink.

Ich war schockiert, Lochfraß auf der nagelneuen Edelstahlspüle zu sehen.

dieGrübchenbildungnf.

Possibly pitting of the affected skin (resembling an orange peel)

Unter Umständen Grübchenbildung im betroffenen Bereich (ähnlich einer Orangenhaut)

Entsteinenn.

This section has been amended to include the pitting of the olives.

Dieser Abschnitt wurde geändert, um das Entsteinen der Oliven aufzunehmen.

dasGrübchennn.

Example of pitting occurrence for different centre-line distances based on tests

Ein Beispiel der Entstehung von Grübchen für verschiedene Achsabstände auf der Grundlage von Tests

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Other translations for pitting:

  • Rostfraßn.
  • Pittingbildungnf.

pitting: Examples and translations in context

Regular maintenance prevents pitting on machinery that operates in harsh conditions.

Regelmäßige Wartung verhindert Lochfraß an Maschinen, die unter rauen Bedingungen betrieben werden.

Furthermore, this steel is also less susceptible to pitting.

Im weiteren ist dieser Stahl auch weniger anfällig auf Lochfrass.

The high molybdenum content imparts resistance to localized corrosion such as pitting.

Der hohe Molybdäninhalt teilt Widerstand zu lokalisierter Korrosion wie Lochfraß zu.

It resists localized corrosion types like intergranular, crevice and pitting.

Er widersteht lokalisierten Korrosionsarten wie intergranular, Spalt und Lochfraß.

In this case, biological pitting can damage machines and systems.

In diesem Fall entstehen durch biologischen Lochfraß Schäden an Maschinen und Anlagen.

Another diagnostic method is evaluating the patient for pitting edema.

Eine weitere diagnostische Methode ist die Bewertung der Patient für Lochfraß Ödem.

Poor storage conditions can lead to pitting on metal surfaces, damaging their integrity.

Schlechte Lagerbedingungen können zu Lochfraß auf Metalloberflächen führen und ihre Integrität beeinträchtigen.

It also enhances the corrosion resistance of steel, and inhibits pitting.

Es erhöht auch die Korrosionsbeständigkeit des Stahls und hemmt Lochfraß.

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