What does RUSTS mean?

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Rusts is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, rusts means to become or cause to become coated with rust. As a noun, rusts refers to a fungal disease of plants characterized by reddish or brownish patches on the leaves.

Pronunciations

US: /rʌsts/

UK: /rʌsts/

Origin and Usage

The verb rusts comes from the Old English word "rusta" meaning "rust." The noun rusts comes from the Middle English word "rust" which also means "rust." The verb is commonly used to describe the process of metal becoming corroded, while the noun is used to describe a fungal disease that affects plants.

Synonyms

As a verb: corrode, oxidize, erode, decay. As a noun: fungus, blight, mildew.

Related Words

crust, trust, burst, lusts, dusts.

Example Sentences

• The metal gate rusts quickly in the salty air.
• The old car rusts away in the backyard.
• The tomato plants in the garden have been affected by rusts.
• The farmer sprayed the crops with fungicide to prevent rusts.