RUSTS
/ΙΉΚsts/
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Definition
/ΙΉΚsts/
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.
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.
Source: Wiktionary
