Rust

Noun

 * 1) The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
 * 2) (colour) A reddish-brown color.
 * 3) A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
 * 1) A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.

Verb

 * 1)  to oxidize, especially of iron or steel.
 * The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray.
 * 1)  to cause to oxidize.
 * The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture.

Synonyms

 * oxidise / oxidize
 * corrode

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