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rust — /rust/, n. 1. Also called iron rust. the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation. 2. any film or coating on metal caused … Universalium
rust — [rust] n. [ME < OE, akin to Ger rost < IE base * reudh ,RED] 1. the reddish brown or reddish yellow coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation, as during exposure to air and moisture: it consists mainly of ferric oxide, Fe2O3, and ferric… … English World dictionary
rust — ► NOUN 1) a reddish or yellowish brown flaky coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture. 2) a fungal disease of plants which results in reddish or brownish patches. 3) a reddish… … English terms dictionary
Brown earth — is a type of soil. Brown earths are mostly located between 30° and 55° north of the Equator. The largest expanses cover western and central Europe, large areas of western and trans Uralian Russia, the east coast of America and eastern Asia. Here … Wikipedia
rust-colored — [rust′kul΄ərd] adj. having the color of iron rust; reddish brown or reddish yellow … English World dictionary
rust-col|ored — «RUHST KUHL uhrd», adjective. reddish brown or orange … Useful english dictionary
brown — [adj] dark, burnished color amber, auburn, bay, beige, bister, brick, bronze, buff, burnt sienna, chestnut, chocolate, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee, copper, drab, dust, ecru, fawn, ginger, hazel, henna, khaki, mahogany, nut, ochre, puce, russet, rust … New thesaurus
rust — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rūst; akin to Old English rēad red more at red Date: before 12th century 1. a. the reddish brittle coating formed on iron especially when chemically attacked by moist air and composed… … New Collegiate Dictionary
rust rusty rust-colored — colorful colorful adj. 1. having striking color. Opposite of {colorless}. Note: [Narrower terms: {changeable, chatoyant, iridescent, shot}; {deep, rich}; {flaming}; {fluorescent, glowing}; {prismatic}; {psychedelic}; {red, ruddy, flushed,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
brown — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. toast, braise, singe; sunburn, tan, bronze. See color, heat. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. brownish, copper colored, rust colored, coffee colored; see brown n. n. Hues of brown include: tan, bay,… … English dictionary for students
