rust is the dictionary form of rusts Definition of rust
rust has definitions from the fields of botany,chemistry,medicine,color
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[ verb ] become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid

Synonyms

corrode

Examples

"The metal corroded" "The pipes rusted"

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[ noun ] (chemistry) the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

Synonyms

rusting

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[ noun ] (chemistry) a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
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[ noun ] (medicine) a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus
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[ verb ] cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

Synonyms

eat corrode

Examples

"The acid corroded the metal" "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"

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[ adjective ] (color) of the color of rust

Synonyms

rusty

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[ verb ] become coated with oxide
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3101
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[ noun ] (botany) any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

Synonyms

rust_fungus

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