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
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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"
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become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
"The metal corroded"
"The pipes rusted"
Adjective
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of the brown color of rust
- rust brown