OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 5789

rust

/ɹʌst/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
herrumbre • moho • orín • óxido
The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferrous oxide).
The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous.
herrumbre • roya
A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 5790

rust

/ɹʌst/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
aherrumbrar • herrumbrar • oxidar
To cause to oxidize.
The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture.