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Meaning Of Rust
n.
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.
n.
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.
n.
That which resembles rust in appearance or effects.
n.
A composition used in making a rust joint. See Rust joint,
below.
n.
Foul matter arising from degeneration; as, rust on salted
meat.
n.
Corrosive or injurious accretion or influence.
v. i.
To contract rust; to be or become oxidized.
v. i.
To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust;
also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants.
v. i.
To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by
inaction.
v. t.
To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect
with rust of any kind.