rust

Meanings

• noun

  A reddish-brown corrosion or oxidation of iron or other metals.

  - "The old car had a rusted bumper."
  - "The bridge was closed due to rust on the beams."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹʌst/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹʌst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

corrode , oxidise , oxidize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rust
rusty , musty , dusty , pesty

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Variants

List of all variants of rust that leads to same result
rust , rusts , rusted , rusting , rust belt , rust belts , rust bowl , rust bucket , rust mite , rust mites , anti-rust , blister rust , blister rusts , cedar-apple rust , cedar-apple rusts , crown rust , crown rusts , leaf rust , leaf rusts

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Etymology

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Old English rustan, from rud 'red' + stan 'stone'.

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Trivia

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1. Rust is the most common form of corrosion.

2. Rust can be prevented by painting or coating the metal with a protective substance.

3. The process of rusting can be accelerated by exposure to water and oxygen.

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Related Concepts

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1. corrosion: A destructive chemical reaction between a material, usually a metal, and its environment.

2. oxidation: A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons.

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Culture

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Rust has been a subject of interest in literature and art due to its association with decay, aging, and the passage of time. It is often used as a metaphor for the effects of time and neglect.

How to Memorize "rust"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red-brown color covering the surface of an old metal object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rust' with 'aging' or 'decay'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rust' by associating it with the color 'red' and the material 'metal'.

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