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rust
(r/@/st )

noun (n)

  • a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30
  • a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water(noun.process)
    Synonym:
    rusting
    source: wordnet30
  • any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants(noun.plant)
    Synonym:
    rust fungus
    source: wordnet30
  • The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • of the brown color of rust(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    rust-brown, rusty
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid(verb.change)
    Example:
    The pipes rusted.
    Synonym:
    corrode
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid(verb.change)
    Example:
    The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink.
    Synonym:
    corrode, eat
    source: wordnet30
  • become coated with oxide(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • To contract rust; to be or become oxidized.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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