rusty

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of disuse or neglect, resulting in the deterioration of a metal surface and the formation of reddish-brown rust.

  - "The old car had a rusty bumper."
  - "The rusty key wouldn't turn in the lock."

• adjective

  A person or thing that is outdated, inefficient, or no longer in use.

  - "His rusty skills made it difficult for him to compete in the tournament."
  - "The rusty machinery in the factory was replaced with new equipment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rusty
rusty , dusty , busty , musty , rustiest , rustic , rusticist , rusticate , rusticated , rusticatedly

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Variants

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rustier , rustiest , rustily , rustiness , rustinesses , rusty

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Etymology

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From Old English rūstan, meaning 'to rust'.

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Trivia

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1. Rust is the most common form of iron oxide.

2. The color of rust can range from red to brown to black.

3. Rust can be prevented by applying a protective coating to metal surfaces.

4. Rust can be removed by sandblasting, acid baths, or other methods.

5. Rust can be used as a pigment in paints and dyes.

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Related Concepts

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1. corrosion: A chemical reaction between a metal and its environment that results in the formation of rust and the deterioration of the metal.

2. oxidation: A chemical reaction between a substance and oxygen, resulting in the formation of a new compound and often a change in color or properties.

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Culture

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Rusty is often used metaphorically to describe people or things that are outdated or no longer in use. It can also refer to the physical state of metal that has undergone oxidation, resulting in a reddish-brown color.

How to Memorize "rusty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rusty old car or a rusty metal object.
   - Imagine the color and texture of rust.
   - Think about the sound of rusty metal scraping against each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rusty' with the color red or brown.
   - Think about the feeling of an old, neglected object.
   - Associate rusty with the sound of creaking metal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rusty Rats' to remember the definition of rusty as 'outdated or no longer in use'.
   - Visualize a rat scurrying across a rusty pipe to remember the sound of rusty metal.

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