RUST


Meaning of RUST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rʌst ]

( rusts, rusting, rusted)

1.

Rust is a brown substance that forms on iron or steel, for example when it comes into contact with water.

...a decaying tractor, red with rust...

N-UNCOUNT

2.

When a metal object rusts , it becomes covered in rust and often loses its strength.

Copper nails are better than iron nails because the iron rusts...

VERB : V

3.

Rust is sometimes used to describe things that are reddish-brown in colour.

...turquoise woodwork with accent colours of rust and ochre.

COLOUR

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