Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ruhst]
- /rʌst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ruhst]
- /rʌst/
Definitions of ruster word
- noun ruster Also called iron rust. the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation. 1
- noun ruster any film or coating on metal caused by oxidation. 1
- noun ruster a stain resembling this coating. 1
- noun ruster any growth, habit, influence, or agency tending to injure, deteriorate, or impair the mind, character, abilities, usefulness, etc. 1
- noun ruster Plant Pathology. any of several diseases of plants, characterized by reddish, brownish, or black pustules on the leaves, stems, etc., caused by fungi of the order Uredinales. Also called rust fungus. a fungus causing this disease. any of several other diseases of unknown cause, characterized by reddish-brown spots or discolorations on the affected parts. 1
- noun ruster reddish yellow, reddish brown, or yellowish red. 1
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Origin of ruster
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English rūst; cognate with German Rost; (v.) Middle English rusten, derivative of the noun; akin to red1
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Parts of speech for Ruster
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ruster popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ruster usage trend in Literature
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