rust — a reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when exposed to oxygen and moisture
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when exposed to oxygen and moisture
Pronunciation (IPA): /rʌst/
Example Sentences
- My bike chain rusted because I left it outside during the rainy season.
- His cooking skills rusted so much that he burned water trying to make tea.
- The old ship's anchor was so covered in rust that it looked like a giant chocolate bar.
rust
NOUN[/rʌst/]
a reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when exposed to oxygen and moisture
a maintenance worker points at thick reddish-brown flakes covering an old iron gate while explaining the damage to a younger apprentice. The worker scrapes off some of the crumbly reddish coating with a small tool to show the extent of corrosion. Years of ocean spray and rain have transformed the once-shiny metal surface into a rough, oxidized mess. The underlying metal appears weakened and pitted where the corrosion has eaten through. The apprentice nods while taking notes, surrounded by other rusted equipment showing similar deterioration. the reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when exposed to oxygen and moisture
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“My bike chain rusted because I left it outside during the rainy season.”
“His cooking skills rusted so much that he burned water trying to make tea.”
“The old ship's anchor was so covered in rust that it looked like a giant chocolate bar.”
“Without practice, even the best athletes' skills can rust over time.”
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