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1 Pronunciation
2 Noun
2.1 Related terms
2.2 Translations
3 Intransitive verb
3.3 Synonyms
3.4 Translations
4 Dutch
5 Noun
6 Verb
Pronunciation
AHD: rŭst
IPA: /rʌst/
SAMPA: /rVst/
Noun
rust
(
uncountable
)
The deteriorated state of
iron
or
steel
as a result of
moisture
and oxidation.
A reddish-
brown
color.
A
disease
of plants caused by a reddish-brown
fungus
.
Related terms
rusty (adjectives)
Translations
Chinese: 铁锈
Dutch: roest
m
French: rouille
f
German: Rost
m
(1), Rostpilz
m
(3)
Japanese:
錆
Spanish: moho
m
Intransitive verb
to rust
to oxidise, especially of
iron
or
steel
.
Synonyms
oxidise / oxidize
Translations
Dutch: roesten, verroesteren, oxideren
French: rouiller, oxyder
German: verrosten
Spanish: aherrumbrar
Dutch
Noun
rust
rest, calm,
quiet
in sporting matches (e.g. soccer) the period between match halves: half-time
Verb
rust
first person singular of the verb rusten: to rest
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