RUSTINGS Synonyms
6 hypernyms for rustings. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RUSTINGS
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| corrosion | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action • erosion by chemical action | ||||||
| discoloration | noun n | |||||
noun • a soiled or discolored appearance • the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded | ||||||
| oxidation | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction | ||||||
| patina | noun n | |||||
noun • a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) • an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood) • a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling | ||||||
| tarnish | verb v | |||||
noun • discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation verb • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | ||||||
| rust | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture • a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi • the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water • any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants • A strong reddish brown color. adjective satellite • of the brown color of rust verb • 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 | ||||||