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- [ruhst]
- /rʌst/
- /rʌst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhst]
- /rʌst/
Definitions of rusting word
- noun rusting 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 rusting any film or coating on metal caused by oxidation. 1
- noun rusting a stain resembling this coating. 1
- noun rusting any growth, habit, influence, or agency tending to injure, deteriorate, or impair the mind, character, abilities, usefulness, etc. 1
- noun rusting 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 rusting reddish yellow, reddish brown, or yellowish red. 1
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Origin of rusting
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 Rusting
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rusting 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj rusting
- acid — An acid is a chemical substance, usually a liquid, which contains hydrogen and can react with other substances to form salts. Some acids burn or dissolve other substances that they come into contact with.
- decaying — rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing
- disintegrative — to separate into parts or lose intactness or solidness; break up; deteriorate: The old book is gradually disintegrating with age.
- dissolvent — capable of dissolving another substance.
adjective rusting
- erosive — Of or pertaining to erosion.
Top questions with rusting
- how to keep cast iron from rusting?
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