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Rust

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Definitions for Rust

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
  1. caused by various rust fungi
noun
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
Synonyms
noun
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
Synonyms
rust fungus
verb
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The metal corroded
  2. The pipes rusted
verb
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The acid corroded the metal
  2. The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
verb
become coated with oxide
adjective
of the brown color of rust
Synonyms
rusty rust-brown

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