Rust
WordNet
adjective
(1) Of the brown color of rust
noun
(2) Any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
(3) The formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
(4) A reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus
(5) A red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
verb
(6) Become coated with oxide
(7) Become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid
"The metal corroded"
"The pipes rusted"
(8) Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
"The acid corroded the metal"
"The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
- (colour) A reddish-brown color.
- A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
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 sprayed had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture.
See also
- aeciospore
- ferric oxide
- rubiginous
- Appendix:Colours