Greek Meaning of rust

σκουριά

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Definitions and Meaning of rust in English

Wordnet

rust (n)

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

Wordnet

rust (v)

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

become coated with oxide

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rust (s)

of the brown color of rust

Webster

rust (n.)

The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion.

A minute mold or fungus forming reddish or rusty spots on the leaves and stems of cereal and other grasses (Trichobasis Rubigo-vera), now usually believed to be a form or condition of the corn mildew (Puccinia graminis). As rust, it has solitary reddish spores; as corn mildew, the spores are double and blackish.

That which resembles rust in appearance or effects.

A composition used in making a rust joint. See joint, below.

Foul matter arising from degeneration; as, rust on salted meat.

Corrosive or injurious accretion or influence.

Webster

rust (v. i.)

To contract rust; to be or become oxidized.

To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust; also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants.

To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by inaction.

Webster

rust (v. t.)

To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind.

To impair by time and inactivity.

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σκουριά

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture, a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves

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russulaceae => Ρουσσουλάκια, russula => ρωσούλα, russophobist => ρωσσοφοβικός, russophobia => ρωσοφοβία, russophobe => Ρωσοφοβικός,