adj.
1.of the color of rust rust n.
1.a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
2.a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus
3.the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
4.any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants rust v.
1.become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid
2.cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
3.become coated with oxide
Idiom of the Day
give (someone) the runaround
to give excuses and delays to someone
We tried to get a refund for our airplane tickets but the company gave us the runaround.