rust

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/ɹʌst/ English

Definitions

noun

The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.“The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous.”
A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust").“aerugo. Green or blue-green copper rust; verdigris. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1973)”
A reddish-brown color.
A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.

verb

To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.“The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray.”
To cause to oxidize.“The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture.”
To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.
To (cause to) degenerate in idleness; to make or become dull or impaired by inaction.

Related words

Synonyms

corrode oxidise oxidize rusty colored eat chromatic rust fungus corrosion oxidation erode oxide proofing oleum antioxidant disease heteroecious autoecious

Associated

bluing powdery mildew fungus fungi fungal pathogen tinged spores belt gall

Rhymes

robust thrust lust just nonplussed trust must adjust bust distrust

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