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rusts

/ɹʌsts/

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noun

The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.

Examples :

"The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous."

material condition chemistry

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noun

A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust").

Examples :

"aerugo. Green or blue-green copper rust; verdigris. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1973)"

material substance chemistry

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noun

A reddish-brown color.

Examples :

"The old metal shed had a dull rust on its roof. "

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noun

A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.

Examples :

"The farmer worried about the rusts on his wheat crop, as they could significantly reduce his harvest. "

disease plant biology agriculture

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noun

Damage caused to stamps and album pages by a fungal infection.

Examples :

"The collector lamented that the rusts on his vintage stamp album pages had significantly lowered its value. "

organism plant stationery biology

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verb

To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.

Examples :

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

material chemistry environment science condition

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verb

To cause to oxidize.

Examples :

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

chemistry material science

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verb

To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.

Examples :

"The wheat in the field rusts every summer, turning orange and unhealthy. "

biology plant disease organism

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verb

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

Examples :

"If you don't practice piano regularly, your skill rusts, and it becomes harder to play. "

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