rust

noun

any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

verb

become coated with oxide

cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

adjective

of the brown color of rust

Synonyms for rust

rustyadj corrodev corrosionn oxidizationn oxidizev mildewn ferruginousadj rotn oxidationn

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