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rust

UK
/rʌst/
US
/rʌst/
rust out

Translations

rustnoun
rusts
pl
rouillepour une couleur brun rougeâtre
She chose a rust-colored sweater to match the autumn leaves.
Elle a choisi un pull couleur rouille pour aller avec les feuilles d’automne.
The old bicycle was covered in rust after being left outside for years.
Le vieux vélo était couvert de rouille après être resté dehors pendant des années.
Additional translations
rouillebotanique
rouillefiguré
Synonyms
corrosion
oxidation
decay
deterioration
blemish
rustverb
rusted
Past Simple
rusted
Past Participle
rusting
Gerund
UK
/rʌst/
US
/rʌst/
The old bicycle began to rust after being left out in the rain for weeks.
Le vieux vélo a commencé à rouiller après être resté sous la pluie pendant des semaines.
Additional translations
rouillerfiguré
Synonyms
corrode
erode
deteriorate
decay
oxidize
rustadjective
UK
/rʌst/
US
/rʌst/
Used attributively to denote the reddish-brown colour (e.g. "a rust sweater").
They chose a rust sofa to complement the earth-tone decor.
Ils ont choisi un canapé rouille pour compléter la décoration aux tons de terre.

Definitions

rustnoun
A reddish-brown flaky coating of iron oxide that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air.
The old bicycle was covered in rust after being left outside for years.
A fungal disease affecting plants, characterized by reddish or brownish spots on the leaves and stems.
The farmer was concerned about the rust spreading through his wheat fields.
A reddish-brown color resembling the color of rust.
She chose a rust-colored sweater to match the autumn leaves.
A decline or impairment in skill or performance resulting from inactivity or lack of practice.
After months without playing competitively, the team had to shake off the rust.
rustverb
To form rust; to oxidize, especially iron or steel.
The old bicycle began to rust after being left out in the rain for weeks.
To deteriorate or become impaired through lack of use or practice.
Her piano skills began to rust after she stopped taking lessons.
rustadjective
Of a reddish-brown colour; rust-coloured.
They chose a rust sofa to complement the earth-tone decor.
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