noun
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
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verb
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
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- The metal corroded
- The pipes rusted
verb
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
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- The acid corroded the metal
- The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
verb
become coated with oxide
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