DICTOMETER

RUSTS

1. Synonyms:
   • Rust
   Definitions:
   • a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Rust
   Definitions:
   • a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems
   • caused by various rust fungi
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Rust
   • Rusting
   Definitions:
   • the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Rust
   • Rust fungus
   Definitions:
   • any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Corrode
   • Rust
   Definitions:
   • become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
   Examples:
   • The metal corroded
   • The pipes rusted
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Corrode
   • Eat
   • Rust
   Definitions:
   • cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
   Examples:
   • The acid corroded the metal
   • The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Rust
   Definitions:
   • become coated with oxide