RUSTINGS Synonyms

• a soiled or discolored appearance

• the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded

• the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction

• a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper)

• an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)

• a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling

• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• 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

• A strong reddish brown color.

• of the brown color of rust

• 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