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Rust (Noun)

Meaning 1

The formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Rusting

Hypernyms

  • Oxidisation
  • Erosion
  • Corroding
  • Oxidization

Related Words

  • Rust (verb)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hyponyms

  • White Pine Blister Rust
  • White-pine Rust

Meaning 3

A red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The car's fender began to show rust after years of exposure to the elements.
  • As she held the old tool, she noticed the heavy rust interfering with its moving parts.
  • Rust covering the underside of the bridge had raised concerns about the structure's integrity.
  • The old ship had rust eating away its hull after decades in the salty sea water.
  • The high humidity in the storage room accelerated the formation of rust on the metal shelves.

Related Words

  • Rust (verb)
  • Rusty (adjective)

Meaning 4

Any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

  • Rust Fungus

Hyponyms

  • Flax Rust Fungus
  • Cedar-apple Rust
  • Melampsora Lini
  • Puccinia Graminis
  • Cronartium Ribicola
  • Gymnosporangium Juniperi-virginianae
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