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What Does Rust Mean?

Noun

  • A reddish-brown color, like the color of some old metal.
  • A kind of damage that happens to metal when it gets wet and starts to break down.
  • A disease that can make plants sick, caused by a tiny fungus that looks reddish-brown.

Rust — Full Explanation

Rust is a reddish-brown stuff that can form on metal when it gets wet and is not taken care of. It makes the metal look old and can make it weak.

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Rust Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
जंग

jang

जंग

jang

जंगली

jangli

kannada
ಜೇನು (jenu)

jenu

ಕೋಲು (koolu)

koolu

ಜೇನು (jenu)

jenu

bengali
জং (jông)

jông

জং ধাতু (jông dhatu)

jông dhatu

জং (jông)

jông

Frequently Asked Questions About Rust

What does 'rust' mean?
Rust is a reddish-brown substance that forms on metal when it gets wet and is exposed to air. It happens when iron in the metal reacts with oxygen and water.
How do you pronounce 'rust'?
You pronounce 'rust' like 'rust' (it rhymes with 'bust'). It has one syllable.
What is the origin of the word 'rust'?
The word 'rust' comes from an old word in English that means 'to break down' or 'to decay'. It has been used for many hundreds of years!
What is the meaning of 'rust' in Bengali?
The word 'rust' in Bengali is 'জং' (Jaṅ).