Rust ¹

Definition: The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion.

Rust ²

Definition: A minute mold or fungus forming reddish or rusty spots on the leaves and stems of cereal and other grasses (Trichobasis Rubigo-vera), now usually believed to be a form or condition of the corn mildew (Puccinia graminis). As rust, it has solitary reddish spores; as corn mildew, the spores are double and blackish.

Rust ³

Definition: That which resembles rust in appearance or effects.

Rust ⁴

Definition: A composition used in making a rust joint. See Rust joint, below.

Rust ⁵

Definition: Foul matter arising from degeneration; as, rust on salted meat.

Rust ⁶

Definition: Corrosive or injurious accretion or influence.

Rust ⁷

Definition: To contract rust; to be or become oxidized.

Rust ⁸

Definition: To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust; also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants.

Rust ⁹

Definition: To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by inaction.

Rust ¹⁰

Definition: To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind.

Rust ¹¹

Definition: To impair by time and inactivity.

rust ¹²

Definition: any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

rust ¹³

Definition: the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

rust ¹⁴

Definition: a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus

rust ¹⁵

Definition: a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

rust ¹⁶

Definition: become coated with oxide

rust ¹⁷

Definition: become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

rust ¹⁸

Definition: 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"

rust ¹⁹

Definition: of the color of rust