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rusting

/ˈrʌstɪŋ/

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verb

Rosten

To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.

Examples :

"The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray."

Die Gartenmöbel waren durch den windgetriebenen Sprühregen verrostet.

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verb

Rosten lassen, oxidieren

To cause to oxidize.

Examples :

"The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture."

Der vom Wind getriebene Sprühnebel hatte die Terrassenmöbel gründlich rosten lassen.

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verb

Verrosten

To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.

Examples :

"The old gardening tools were rusting, so we needed to replace them. "

Die alten Gartengeräte verrosteten, also mussten wir sie ersetzen.

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verb

Verrosten, rosten

To (cause to) degenerate in idleness; to make or become dull or impaired by inaction.

Examples :

"Without practice, my piano skills are rusting. "

Ohne Übung rosten meine Klavierfähigkeiten.

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noun

Rostbildung

The development of rust on a surface.

Examples :

"The rusting on the old bicycle left outside in the rain was quite extensive. "

Die Rostbildung an dem alten Fahrrad, das draußen im Regen stand, war recht stark.

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