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The correct spelling is rust.
How to pronounce rust
/ɹʌst/
nounIPA: /ɹʌst/
Say it like: Rus-t
The correct spelling is rust. The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation. For example: "The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous."
Usage Examples
“The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous.”
“aerugo. Green or blue-green copper rust; verdigris. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1973)”
“The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
- 2.A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust").
- 3.A reddish-brown color.
- 4.A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
- 5.Damage caused to stamps and album pages by a fungal infection.
verb
- 1.To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.
- 2.To cause to oxidize.
- 3.To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.
- 4.To (cause to) degenerate in idleness; to make or become dull or impaired by inaction.
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