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Become Oxidized Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 148 possible answers.
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RUST which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUST
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "RUST" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The old bicycle has a lot of rust on its handlebars."
- • "The abandoned car was covered in rust."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times21 Aug 1991 | Across 23 | |
| New York Times05 May 1981 | Down 36 | |
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