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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 15 | Professionals studying corrosion and corrosion prevention | |
3 | 27% | 7 | Deteriorate through neglect | |
Deteriorate Through Corrosion Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RUST" which means:
- noun
- • 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. adjective satellite
- • Of the brown color of rust verb
- • 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The old bicycle has a lot of rust on its handlebars."
- • "The abandoned car was covered in rust."
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