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rust
of the brown color of rust
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adjective
of the brown color of rust
noun
A strong reddish brown color.
noun
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
noun
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
noun
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
noun
a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
verb
become coated with oxide
verb
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
“The metal corroded”
verb
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
“The acid corroded the metal”
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The metal corroded
The pipes rusted
The acid corroded the metal
The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
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