rust
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUST
[noncount]
1
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a reddish substance that forms on iron or some other metal usually when it comes in contact with moisture or air
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an old pump covered in rust
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rust spots/patches
2
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a disease that causes plants to develop reddish-brown spots
3
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a reddish-brown color
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rust
/ˈrʌst/
verb
rusts;
rusted;
rusting
2
rust
/ˈrʌst/
verb
rusts;
rusted;
rusting
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUST
1
[no object]
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to form rust
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to become rusty
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Your bicycle will rust if you leave it out in the rain.
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rusting nails
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The paint prevents rusting.
2
[+ object]
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to cause rust to form on (something)
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The moist air rusted the latch on the door.
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The old iron fence was rusted.
