RhymeZone: rust definitions

Definitions of rust:

noun: any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
noun: the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
noun: a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus
noun: a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
verb: become coated with oxide
verb: become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid
Example: "The pipes rusted"
verb: cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Example: "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
adjective: of the color of rust
name: A surname (rare: 1 in 25000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #3101)