Definition of rust - Rhyme Finder

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Adjective Satellite

of the brown color of rust

Noun

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

Noun

a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi

Noun

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

Noun

any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

Verb

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

Verb

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"

Verb

become coated with oxide

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Synonyms

corrode eat rust fungus rust-brown rusting rusty

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More General Terms

corroding corrosion crumble damage decay dilapidate erosion ferric oxide fungus oxidate oxidation oxidisation oxidise oxidization oxidize plant disease

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More Specific Terms

apple rust blister rust cedar-apple rust Cronartium ribicola eat away flax rust flax rust fungus fret Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae Melampsora lini Puccinia graminis wheat rust white pine blister rust white-pine rust

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