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rusted

|rust-ed|

/ˈrʌstɪd/

(rust)

corroded by oxidation

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
rust	rusts	rusts	rusted	rusted	rusting	rusty

Etymology

Etymology Information

'rust' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rūst', where 'rūst' meant 'rust'.

Historical Evolution

'rūst' changed from Old English word 'rūst' and eventually became the modern English word 'rust'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'oxidation of iron', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'corrosion due to oxidation'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'rust'.

The metal rusted quickly in the humid environment.

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Adjective 1

covered with or affected by rust.

The old bicycle was rusted after years in the rain.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45