Pronunciation: /rʌst/
noun a reddish-brown or orange coating that forms on iron or steel as a result of oxidation
A1 The old bicycle had a lot of rust on it.
A2 The metal gate was covered in rust.
B1 It's important to regularly check for rust on your car to prevent corrosion.
B2 The abandoned ship had been left to decay and was now covered in rust.
C1 The iron bridge had been neglected for years, resulting in extensive rust damage.
C2 The statue in the park had developed a beautiful patina of rust over time.
verb to deteriorate or become impaired due to neglect or lack of use
A1 The old bike started to rust after being left out in the rain.
A2 If you don't take care of your tools, they will eventually rust.
B1 Leaving metal objects in a damp environment can cause them to rust quickly.
B2 The metal gate had begun to rust, so it needed to be repainted.
C1 The abandoned car had been left to rust in the field for years.
C2 The iron bridge had rusted over time, requiring extensive restoration work.
formal The metal gate had started to show signs of rust due to prolonged exposure to the elements.
informal I need to clean off the rust from my bike before I can start riding it again.
slang That old car is so rusty, it's practically falling apart!
figurative Time had a way of rusting away at the memories, leaving them faded and worn.
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