RUST: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RUST?

Need another word that means the same as “rust”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “rust” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Rust” are: rusting, rust fungus, discoloration, oxidation, tarnishing, blackening, film, patina, copper, reddish brown, chestnut, metallic brown, henna, tan, corrode, eat, oxidize, become rusty, tarnish, rust-brown, rusty

Rust as a Noun

Definitions of "Rust" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rust” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants.
• A reddish-brown colour.
• The formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water.
• A fungal disease of plants which results in reddish or brownish patches.
• A reddish- or yellowish-brown flaking coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture.
• A plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi.
• A red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture.

Synonyms of "Rust" as a noun (14 Words)

blackening	Changing to a darker color.
chestnut	Used in names of trees and plants that are related to the sweet chestnut or produce similar nuts or edible parts that resemble them e g water chestnut. A chestnut stallion.
copper	Brown coins of low value made of copper or bronze. She had copper coloured hair.
discoloration	The act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded. A bluish discoloration of the skin.
film	Photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies. A critical overview of feminist writing on film.
henna	The Old World shrub which produces henna with small pink red or white flowers.
metallic brown	A fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal.
oxidation	The process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction.
patina	A fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal. A patina of good breeding.
reddish brown	Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858.
rust fungus	A plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi.
rusting	A plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi.
tan	Tan from which the tannin has been extracted used for covering the ground for walking riding children s play etc and in gardening. Jenna managed to get an even golden tan.
tarnishing	Discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation.

Usage Examples of "Rust" as a noun

• Paint protects your car from rust.
• The MPs are here to scrape the rust off the derelict machinery of government.
• Her rust-coloured coat.

Rust as a Verb

Definitions of "Rust" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rust” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Be affected with 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.

Synonyms of "Rust" as a verb (5 Words)

become rusty	Undergo a change or development.
corrode	Destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action. The acid corroded the metal.
eat	Eat a meal take a meal. She was eating a banana.
oxidize	Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide. When coal is burnt any sulphur is oxidized to sulphur dioxide.
tarnish	Lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture. Silver tarnishes too easily.

Usage Examples of "Rust" as a verb

• The pipes rusted.
• The blades had rusted away.
• The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink.

Rust as an Adjective

Definitions of "Rust" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rust” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of the brown color of rust.

Synonyms of "Rust" as an adjective (2 Words)

rust-brown	Of the brown color of rust.
rusty	(of knowledge or a skill) impaired by lack of recent practice. A rusty machine.

Associations of "Rust" (30 Words)

alloy	Make an alloy of. Alloying tin with copper to make bronze.
aluminum	A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
andiron	Metal supports for logs in a fireplace. The andirons were too hot to touch.
antique	Shop for antiques. An antique dealer.
bonding	The laying of bricks in an overlapping pattern so as to form a strong structure. The interactions are stabilized by hydrogen bonding.
brass	A brass block or die used for stamping a design on a book binding. The brass were consistently too loud.
braze	A brazed joint. A disc is brazed to the cut off end of the drill shank.
bronze	Give the color and appearance of bronze to something. Rich gleaming shades of bronze.
chromatic	Of an instrument able to play all the notes of the chromatic scale. The master of the chromatic harmonica.
copper	Coat with a layer of copper. She had copper coloured hair.
corrode	(of metal or other materials) be destroyed or damaged slowly by chemical action. The metal corroded.
diatonic	Of a melody or harmony constructed from a diatonic scale.
diggings	A site such as a mine or goldfield that has been excavated. Hills scarred with peat diggings.
erosive	Wearing away by friction. The erosive effects of waves on the shoreline.
gild	A formal association of people with similar interests. In 1436 he gilded and painted statues for Bruges Town Hall.
gnaw	Become ground down or deteriorate. Gnaw an old cracker.
grate	Reduce food to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater. Peel and roughly grate the carrots.
hoary	Used in names of animals and plants covered with whitish fur or short hairs e g hoary bat hoary cress. Hoary jokes.
metal	Make or mend a road with road metal. The work also involves dealing with rock aggregates for potential use as suitable road metal.
necromancy	The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future. Alchemy necromancy and other magic practices.
octave	The two notes at the extremes of an octave sounding together.
patina	The impression or appearance of something. A patina of good breeding.
platinum	Greyish white or silvery like platinum. A platinum wig.
rusty	Of the brown color of rust. A rusty hinge.
tonality	The character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key. The sonata is noteworthy for its extensive variations of mood and tonality.
trinket	Cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.
tune	The property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch. The suspension was tuned for a softer ride.
verdigris	Color verdigris.
welding	Fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure.
zinc	Coat or cover with zinc. A zinc roof.