Definition of Rust
Noun
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any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
- rust fungus -
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
rusting -
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems
caused by various rust fungi
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a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
Verb
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become coated with oxide
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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"
corrode eat -
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
"The metal corroded"
"The pipes rusted"
corrode
Adjective
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of the brown color of rust
rusty - rust brown
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Unscramble rust
10 unscramble word found using the letters rust.
rust, rut, ruts, st, su, sur, ur, us, ut, uts,