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Vocabulary Entry
rusted
|verb • adjective
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verb
To cause (metal) to corrode or oxidize, leading to a deterioration in its quality and strength.
Example Sentences
"The rain caused the iron fence to rust quickly."
"If you leave the bicycle outside, it will rust in no time."
"She forgot to cover the tools, and now they are all rusted."
A
adjective
Describing something that has been affected by rust, typically characterized by a reddish-brown color.
Example Sentences
"The old, rusted car was covered in layers of dirt."
"He found a rusted key buried in the garden."
"They decided to paint over the rusted metal to protect it."