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rusted

verb

Meaning

  1. To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.
  2. To cause to oxidize.
  3. To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.
  4. To (cause to) degenerate in idleness; to make or become dull or impaired by inaction.
  5. Corroded; having been oxidized or covered in rust.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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