noun
a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
noun
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems
Examples
- caused by various rust fungi
noun
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
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noun
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
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rust fungus
verb
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
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Examples
- The metal corroded
- The pipes rusted
verb
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Synonyms
Examples
- The acid corroded the metal
- The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
verb
become coated with oxide
adjective
of the brown color of rust
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