rusted
ˈrʌs.tɪd
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Definition of rusted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
corroded metalcovered with a reddish-brown coating from oxidation
  • The old bicycle was completely rusted.
corroded oxidized
2.
colorhaving a reddish-brown color
  • The leaves turned a rusted shade in autumn..
reddish-brown rust-colored
3.
decaydeteriorated or impaired due to neglect or inaction
  • His skills were rusted from years of inactivity.
corroded decayed oxidized
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Expressions with rusted

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in a state of disrepair due to rust
The rusted-out pipes needed to be replaced immediately.

Origin of rusted

Old English, rust (reddish deposit)

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most rusted
most covered with rust

Examples of rusted in a sentence

  • The rusted gate creaked as it opened.
  • The artist used a rusted palette for the painting.
  • The old car had a rusted exterior.
  • The rusted machinery creaked loudly.
  • Her rusted knowledge needed refreshing.

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  1. French:rouillé, ...
  2. German:verrostet, rostig, ...
  3. Italian:arrugginito, ...
  4. Spanish:oxidado, oxidadas, ...
  5. Portuguese:enferrujado, ...
  6. Chinese:生锈的, 铁锈色的, ...
  7. Japanese:錆びた, 錆色の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصَدِّي, مُحْمَرّ بُنِّيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָלוּד, בְּגוֹון חֲלוּדָה, ...
  10. Russian:ржавый, ржавого цвета, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іржавий, іржавий колір, ...
  12. Hindi:जंग लगा, जंग रंग का, ...
rust
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Definition of rust - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
corrosionintr.change when iron or steel reacts with air or waterintr.
  • If you leave it outside, it will rust.
corrode oxidize
2.
cause oxidationtr.cause to oxidizetr.
  • Moisture can rust the metal quickly.

Adjective

shadereddish-brown in color like corroded iron
  • The old gate had a rust hue from years of exposure..
reddish-brown rust-colored

Noun

1.
metal corrosionreddish-brown coating on iron or steel from oxidation
  • The old gate was covered in rust after years of neglect..
corrosion oxidation
2.
colorreddish-brown color resembling oxidized iron
  • She painted her room a warm rust.
reddish-brown
3.
leaf spotsTECH.plant disease caused by reddish-brown fungusTECH.
  • The farmer noticed rust on the wheat.
blight
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Images of rust

  • rust: reddish-brown coating on iron or steel from oxidation
    reddish-brown coating on iron or steel from oxidation
  • rust: reddish-brown color resembling oxidized iron
    reddish-brown color resembling oxidized iron
  • rust: plant disease caused by reddish-brown fungus
    plant disease caused by reddish-brown fungus

Expressions with rust

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become unusable due to rust
The old car finally rusted out after years of neglect..
old, rusty vehicle in poor condition
He drove an old bucket of rust to work every day.
deteriorate from lack of use
His skills started to gather rust after years of inactivity.
old and rusty vehicle or machine
The old car in the yard is a real rust bucket..
problems or decay continue without pause
In business, rust never sleeps; you must always innovate.
having the brown color of rust
The rust-colored leaves covered the ground.

Origin of rust

Old English, rūst (redness)

Examples of rust in a sentence

  • Metal tools rust quickly in salt air.
  • Road salt will rust your tools over winter.
  • Seawater can rust the bike chain in days.
  • Old tools left outside will rust quickly.
  • His language skills began to rust after years of disuse.
  • The leaves began to rust after the rain.

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  1. French:rouiller, rouille, ...
  2. German:rosten, rostfarben, ...
  3. Italian:arrugginire, arrugginito, ...
  4. Spanish:oxidarse, oxidado, ...
  5. Portuguese:enferrujar, avermelhado, ...
  6. Chinese:生锈, 锈色的, ...
  7. Japanese:錆びる, さび色の, ...
  8. Arabic:صَدِئَ, صَدِئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַחֲלִיד, חָלוּד, ...
  10. Russian:ржаветь, ржавый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іржавіти, іржавий, ...
  12. Hindi:जंग लगना, जंग जैसा, ...
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