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rust

(r/@/st )

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture(noun.substance)

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a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi(noun.state)

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the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water(noun.process)

Synonym:
rusting

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any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants(noun.plant)

Synonym:
rust fungus

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The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion.(noun)

source: webster1913

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid(verb.change)

Example:
The pipes rusted.

Synonym:
corrode

source: wordnet30
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid(verb.change)

Example:
The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink.

Synonym:
corrode, eat

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become coated with oxide(verb.change)

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To contract rust; to be or become oxidized.(verb)

source: webster1913
To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind.(verb)

source: webster1913

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