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Meaning of 'rust' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rust [ n.]
- The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion.
- A minute mold or fungus forming reddish or rusty spots on the leaves and stems of cereal and other grasses (Trichobasis Rubigo-vera), now usually believed to be a form or condition of the corn mildew (Puccinia graminis). As rust, it has solitary reddish spores; as corn mildew, the spores are double and blackish.
- That which resembles rust in appearance or effects.
- A composition used in making a rust joint. See Rust joint, below.
- Foul matter arising from degeneration; as, rust on salted meat.
- Corrosive or injurious accretion or influence.
2 . Rust [ v. i.]
- To contract rust; to be or become oxidized.
- To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust; also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants.
- To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by inaction.
3 . Rust [ v. t.]
- To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind.
- To impair by time and inactivity.

Meaning of 'rust' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rust [ v]
Meaning (1):
- cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Example in sentence:
  • The acid corroded the metal;
  • The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
Meaning (2):
- become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
Example in sentence:
  • The metal corroded;
  • The pipes rusted

Nearby Words:

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