Brown-reddish substance which forms a corrosive layer on the surface of iron or steel which is in contact with humid air or water.
To become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid.
To cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid.
cause to rust; "The acid corroded the metal"
become destroyed by water or air; "The metal corroded"
a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus
a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
of the color of rust
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
become coated with oxide
become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
