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KK Pronunciation
〔 rʌst 〕
Pronunciation
〔 rʌst 〕
Overview of noun rust
The noun rust has 4 senses
- rust -- (a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture)
- rust -- (a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi)
- rust, rusting -- (the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water)
- rust, rust fungus -- (any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants)
Overview of verb rust
The verb rust has 3 senses
- corrode, rust -- (become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted")
- corrode, eat, rust -- (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")
- rust -- (become coated with oxide)
Overview of adj rust
The adj rust has 1 sense
- rust, rusty, rust-brown -- (of the brown color of rust)