a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
[ Syn: rust fungus ]
rust (n.)
of the brown color of rust
[ Syn: rusty , rust-brown ]
rust (adj.)
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid; The metal corroded; The pipes rusted
[ Syn: corrode ]
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
become coated with oxide