rust

铁锈

(使)生锈

rust

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

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(substance-meronym) goethite, gothite

2. a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus

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

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(substance-meronym) ferric oxide

4. any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

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1. become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

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2. 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"

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3. become coated with oxide

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1. of the color of rust

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