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  1. 09-21-2010, 01:55 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuxedo7 View Post
    I'll take a quick stab at pitting, until someone wants to weigh in on it in more detail ... it is the loss of metal caused by rust/corrosion/oxidation resulting in pits in the steel.

    As to BBW, I assume it means Belgian Blue Whetstone ... as opposed to Baby Butt Whiskers :-)
    Correct, and specifically it refers to the cratering effect left behind--small pits.

    If you are wondering about any other acronyms, check HERE in the Wiki acronym list.
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