ALL meanings of derust
rust
D d - noun derust 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 derust any film or coating on metal caused by oxidation. 1
- noun derust a stain resembling this coating. 1
- noun derust any growth, habit, influence, or agency tending to injure, deteriorate, or impair the mind, character, abilities, usefulness, etc. 1
- noun derust 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 derust reddish yellow, reddish brown, or yellowish red. 1
- verb without object derust to become or grow rusty, as iron. 1
- verb without object derust to contract rust. 1
- verb without object derust to deteriorate or become impaired, as through inaction or disuse. 1
- verb without object derust to become rust-colored. 1
- verb with object derust to affect with rust. 1
- verb with object derust to impair as if with rust. 1
- verb with object derust to make rust-colored. 1
- adjective derust having the color rust. 1