rust

nouns

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

rust

is derived from

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

a red oxide of iron

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

rust

is a type of (narrower)

a disease that affects plants

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

rust, rusting

any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

rust, rust fungus

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

"The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

corrode, rust

cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

"The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"

corrode, eat, rust

become coated with oxide

rust

verb group

add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

is a type of (narrower)

enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

"This metal oxidizes easily"

of the brown color of rust

rust, rust-brown, rusty