Definition of rusts

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • rusts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • rusts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • rusts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of rusts


  • the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. rusting
  • of the brown color of rust (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. rust-brown
    2. rusty
  • any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. rust fungus
  • become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid (verb)

    Examples

    1. The pipes rusted

    Synonyms

    1. corrode
  • cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid (verb)

    Examples

    1. The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink

    Synonyms

    1. corrode
    2. eat
  • a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi (noun)
  • a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture (noun)
  • become coated with oxide (verb)

See definition of rusts in Merriam Webster