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Definition of rusting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
corrodingTECH. undergoing the process of rust formationTECH.
- The rusting metal gate creaked as it swung open.
2.
colorhaving a reddish-brown color like rust
- The rusting leaves covered the ground in autumn.
3.
declineRare deteriorating in quality or condition over timeRare
- The rusting skills of the pianist were evident.
Noun
chemistryTECH. the chemical reaction causing rust on iron or steelTECH.
- Rusting occurs when iron reacts with oxygen and water.
Origin of rusting
Old English, rust (reddish deposit)
Terms with rusting included in their meaning
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material
alloy of iron and chromium resistant to rusting
construction
thin layer of zinc on metal to protect it from rusting
corrosion
act of corroding or rusting
Examples of rusting in a sentence
Rusting pipes can cause serious plumbing issues. The rusting fence needed a fresh coat of paint. Rusting tools were scattered in the old shed. The rusting machinery needed replacement. His rusting knowledge of the language showed. Rusting weakens the metal over time.
Preventing rusting is essential for maintaining machinery.
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- French:rouillé, corrosion, ...
- German:rostend, Rosten, ...
- Italian:arrugginito, ruggine, ...
- Spanish:oxidado, oxidación, ...
- Portuguese:enferrujado, ferrugem, ...
- Chinese:生锈的, 生锈, ...
- Japanese:錆びている, 錆び, ...
- Arabic:صَدِئ, تَصَدُّؤ, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְלִיד, הַחְלָדָה, ...
- Russian:ржавеющий, ржавление, ...
- Ukrainian:іржавіючий, іржавіння, ...
- Hindi:जंग लगा हुआ, जंग लगना, ...
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.
2.
cause oxidationtr. cause to oxidizetr.
- Moisture can rust the metal quickly.
3.
deteriorationintr. Dated degenerate in idleness or become dullintr. Dated
- Skills can rust if not practiced regularly.
4.
biologyintr. TECH. become infected by orange-brown fungal disease on plantsintr. TECH.
- The wheat started to rust in the damp field.
Adjective
shadereddish-brown in color like corroded iron
- The old gate had a rust hue from years of exposure.
Noun
1.
metal corrosionreddish-brown coating on iron or steel from oxidation
- The old gate was covered in rust after years of neglect.
2.
colorreddish-brown color resembling oxidized iron
- She painted her room a warm rust.
3.
leaf spotsTECH. plant disease caused by reddish-brown fungusTECH.
- The farmer noticed rust on the wheat.
Images of rust
reddish-brown coating on iron or steel from oxidation 
reddish-brown color resembling oxidized iron 
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.
clean or eliminate rust from a surface
He used a brush to rust off the old bike.
rustlike reddish brown hue
The door was coated in a rust-brown paint.
not susceptible to rust
The rust-free tools remained shiny despite the humidity.
reddish brown like iron after oxidation
The old barn was painted rust-red and stood out against the snow.
not easily affected by rust
The rust-resistant coating protects the metal from corrosion.
substance that prevents rust on metal surfaces
The car's paint contains a rust inhibitor.
dark reddish-brown oxide formed on iron and steel by corrosion
The old pipes were covered in black rust.
fungal disease that infects white pines, forming orange cankers
The blister rust fungus requires an alternate host to complete its cycle.
fungus of the order Pucciniales affecting plants
Rust fungus is common in damp climates.
tiny pest that damages plants by feeding on them
The rust mite infestation has severely affected the orange crops this season.
disease affecting wheat plants caused by rust fungi
Wheat rust devastated the farmer's entire crop.
corrosion resembling frost on zinc or galvanized metals
The old shed's roof showed signs of white rust after years of neglect.
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.
Farmers worry when crops start to rust. The artist chose a rust palette for the painting. Her dress was a beautiful rust shade. Rust formed on the abandoned car. The tools were ruined by rust. The artist chose rust for the autumn leaves. Her scarf was a deep rust, matching her boots. Rust appeared on the leaves of the rose bushes. The gardener treated the rust on the apple trees.
View all translations of rust
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- French:rouiller, rouille, ...
- German:rosten, rostfarben, ...
- Italian:arrugginire, arrugginito, ...
- Spanish:oxidarse, oxidado, ...
- Portuguese:enferrujar, avermelhado, ...
- Chinese:生锈, 锈色的, ...
- Japanese:錆びる, さび色の, ...
- Arabic:صَدِئَ, صَدِئ, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַלֵּד, חָלוּד, ...
- Russian:ржаветь, ржавый, ...
- Ukrainian:іржавіти, іржавий, ...
- Hindi:जंग लगना, जंग जैसा, ...
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