RUST
Definition of RUST
- (noun)a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
- (noun)a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
- (noun)the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
- (noun)any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
- (noun)A strong reddish brown color.
- (adj)of the brown color of rust
- (verb)become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
- (verb)cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
- (verb)become coated with oxide