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n a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture n a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi n the formation …

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  1. n a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture n a plant disease that produces a brown">reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi n the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water n any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants v become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid v cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid v become coated with oxide