Rust

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NOUN

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

VERB

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

become coated with oxide

ADJ

of the brown color of rust

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