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1. (noun) rust
a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

2. (noun) rust
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi

3. (noun) rust, rusting
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

4. (adj) rust, rust fungus
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

5. (verb) rust, rusty, rust-brown
of the brown color of rust

6. (verb) corrode, rust
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
"The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

7. (verb) 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"

8. (verb) rust
become coated with oxide

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