Meaning & Definition of Rust in English
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Rust
/rəst/
noun
1. A red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
synonym:
- rust
2. A plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems
- Caused by various rust fungi
synonym:
- rust
3. The formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
synonym:
- rust,
- rusting
4. Any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
synonym:
- rust,
- rust fungus
verb
1. Become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
- "The metal corroded"
- "The pipes rusted"
synonym:
- corrode,
- rust
2. Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
- "The acid corroded the metal"
- "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
synonym:
- corrode,
- eat,
- rust
3. Become coated with oxide
synonym:
- rust
adjective
1. Of the brown color of rust
synonym:
- rust,
- rusty,
- rust-brown
Examples of using
The knives are covered with rust.
Gold doesn't rust.
The old iron pipe was full of rust.