rust
verb/rʌst/
Frequency rank: #5,767 most common English word
Meaning
to become covered with a reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air.
Example sentence
After leaving the old bike outside for months, the metal frame began to rust.
Synonyms & related words
- corrode
- oxidize
- deteriorate
- tarnish
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