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/rʌst/
corroded by oxidation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rust' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rūst', where 'rūst' meant 'redness or rust'.
Historical Evolution
'rūst' changed from the Old English word 'rūst' and eventually became the modern English word 'rust'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'redness or rust', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'corrosion of iron or steel'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture.
The old bicycle was covered in rust.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 20:57