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rust

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
a reddish-brown substance that forms on the surface of iron and steel as a result of reacting with air and water:

Examples:

patches of rust
There was an enormous bath with big rust stains.
2
a reddish-brown colour that looks like rust
3
any of various plant diseases that cause reddish-brown spots:

Examples:

Rust has infected the wheat fields.
The current approach is to plant those seeds assumed to be most rust resistant.
4
to become or cause something to become covered with rust:

Examples:

Older cars will begin to rust.
Years of being left out in the rain had rusted the metal chairs.
The floor of the car had rusted away/through (= been destroyed by rust), so I was careful where I put my feet.
5
having a reddish-brown colour:

Examples:

The buildings are painted rust red and turquoise.
The artist intended that the steel should weather to a rust colour.
6
a red-brown substance that forms on the surface of iron and steel as a result of decay caused by reacting with air and water

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