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rust; to rust; rust disease
Meanings
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rust (oxide on metal)
Most commonly refers to reddish iron oxide, but applies to oxide layers on other metals like copper.
There is a layer of brown rust on that old kitchen knife.
Left in a damp place for a long time, the iron bucket will develop rust quickly.
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You can wipe off the rust on the iron pan with a steel wool pad.
These old iron nails are already covered with red rust.
The bronze wares in the museum are ancient, but have almost no rust.
verb
to rust; to become rusty
Describes the process of metal developing an oxide layer, or a locked mechanism being stuck by rust.
This folding pocket knife rusted up after only a short time of use.
The blade has been exposed to air for a long time and has rusted.
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The door lock is rusted shut, I can't get into my house.
If you don't maintain it in time, the bicycle chain will rust quickly.
These old farm tools are all rusted because they've been left outdoors all year round.
noun
rust disease (plant)
technicalRefers to fungal plant diseases that form rust-colored spots on leaves, stems, and grains.
Farmers are checking for and eradicating rust disease in the fields to protect their wheat crops.
This pesticide can effectively control vegetable rust disease.
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Last year's heavy rain caused a large-scale rust disease outbreak in the orchard's fruit trees.
Agricultural experts are promoting new rust disease monitoring technologies.