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Rust – definitions in English dictionary

noun

A reddish- or yellowish-brown flaking coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture.

Usage examples:

Paint protects your car from rust
noun

A fungal disease of plants which results in reddish or brownish patches.

Usage examples:

Many rust diseases are very specialized and have just one or two hosts.
noun

A reddish-brown colour.

Usage examples:

Her rust-coloured coat
verb

Be affected with rust.

Usage examples:

The blades had rusted away

Synonims:

CorrodeOxidizeBecome rustyTarnishCrumble awayDecayRot

Rust translation into English

Rust: translate from English into Chinese

Translate rust into Chinese (Simplified)}
锈, 铁锈, 腐蚀

Rust: translate from English into Dutch

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Roest, Roesten, Verroesten, Roestig worden, Roestkleurig worden, Afstompen

Rust: translate from English into French

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Rouiller, Rouille, Se rouiller, Couleur rouille

Rust: translate from English into German

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Rost, Rosten, Verrosten, Einrosten, Brand, Rosten lassen, Verkümmern

Rust: translate from English into Hindi

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जंग, रतुआ, मोरचा, अस्वस्थ दशा, मोरचा खा जाना, ज़ंग लगाना

Rust: translate from English into Italian

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Ruggine, Arrugginire, Arrugginirsi, Corrodere

Rust: translate from English into Korean

Translate rust into Korean}
녹, 녹병균, 녹슬다, 슬다, 금속의 녹, 녹병에 걸리다, 무디어지다, 사용하지 않기 때문에 무디어지다, 녹슬게 하다

Rust: translate from English into Russian

Translate rust into Russian}
Ржавчина, Ржаветь, Притупляться, Делать ржавым, Слабеть, Портиться, Быть пораженным ржавчиной

Rust: translate from English into Spanish

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Óxido, Moho, Oxidarse, Roya, Oxidar, Herrumbre, Oxidación, Corroerse, Corrosión, Corroer, Color de orín

Word origin

Old English rūst, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch roest, German Rost, also to red.

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Rust – similar words

rusted

verb

Be affected with rust.

Usage examples:

The blades had rusted away
noun

A reddish- or yellowish-brown flaking coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture.

Usage examples:

Paint protects your car from rust
noun

A fungal disease of plants which results in reddish or brownish patches.

Usage examples:

Many rust diseases are very specialized and have just one or two hosts.
Rusted - all meanings in English

Rust synonims

corrode

verb

Destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action.

Usage examples:

Acid rain poisons fish and corrodes buildings
verb

To destroy or be destroyed, esp. by acid or rust, usually over a long period of time

Usage examples:

[ t ] rain water corroded the metal pipes., these alloys protect against corrosion., highly corrosi…
Corrode - all meanings in English

decay

verb

(of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.

Usage examples:

The body had begun to decay
noun

The state or process of rotting or decomposition.

Usage examples:

Hardwood is more resistant to decay than softwood
noun

Damage, or a state that becomes gradually worse

Usage examples:

The dentist says i have a lot of tooth decay., there’s still too much crime, poverty, and decay in …
Decay - all meanings in English

oxidize

verb

Combine chemically with oxygen.

Usage examples:

When coal is burnt any sulphur is oxidized to sulphur dioxide
verb

To react with oxygen and rust

Oxidize - all meanings in English

rot

verb

(chiefly of animal or vegetable matter) decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; decompose.

Usage examples:

The chalets were neglected and their woodwork was rotting away
noun

The process of decaying.

Usage examples:

The leaves were turning black with rot
verb

To decay, or to cause something to decay or weaken

Usage examples:

[ i ] the fallen apples rotted on the ground., [ t ] dampness rotted the old wood., rot weakened th…
Rot - all meanings in English

tarnish

verb

Lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.

Usage examples:

Silver tarnishes too easily
noun

Dullness of colour; loss of brightness.

Usage examples:

Silver can be oxidized to give the effect of tarnish, and this coloration was popular in europe and…
verb

(of metal surfaces) to become less bright or a different color

Usage examples:

[ i ] silver tarnishes easily., [ t ] the scandal has tarnished the agency’s reputation.
Tarnish - all meanings in English

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