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rust
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- pronunciation:
- ruhst
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the orange-red coating that forms on metal surfaces because of oxidation of the iron in their contents, by exposure to air and water.
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definition 2: |
any of several plant diseases marked by reddish brown or black spots on the leaves, stems, and other parts, or the parasitic fungi that cause these diseases.
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definition 3: |
any impairment or deterioration through disuse or neglect, as of ability or morals.
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related words: |
mold, tarnish |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
rusts, rusting, rusted |
definition 1: |
to corrode or become rusty.
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definition 2: |
to suffer impairment or deterioration, as by disuse or neglect.
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related words: |
corrode, eat, tarnish |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to corrode or oxidize (a metal).
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related words: |
corrode, eat, tarnish |
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