Rusting Meaning in English

word · lemma: rust

US

ˈɹəstɪŋ

RUH-sting

UK

ɹˈʌstɪŋ

RUS-ting

Definition

Rusting is the slow process where iron or steel reacts with oxygen and water to form a reddish-brown substance called rust.

Usage & Nuances

"Rusting" specifically refers to iron and its alloys, not to all metals. Used mainly in scientific or technical contexts. Common collocations: "prevent rusting", "stop rusting", "rusting process". Not used for non-metallic decay.

• Spanish: oxidación (de hierro) - herrumbre
• Portuguese (BR): ferrugem (formação) - oxidação (de ferro)
• Portuguese (PT): ferrugem (formação) - oxidação (do ferro)
• Chinese (Simplified): 生锈
• Chinese (Traditional): 生鏽
• Hindi: ज़ंग लगना
• Arabic: الصدأ
• Bengali: জং ধরা
• Russian: ржавление
• Japanese: 錆びること
• Vietnamese: gỉ sắt
• Korean: 녹슴
• Turkish: paslanma
• Urdu: زنگ لگنا
• Indonesian: berkarat

Example Sentences

Old bikes left outside show rusting on the chains.

basic

Water causes the rusting of iron nails over time.

basic

Too much humidity makes rusting happen faster.

basic

I noticed some rusting on the bottom of my car after the rainy season.

natural

Painting metal helps slow down rusting a lot.

natural

The tools in the garage are rusting because no one uses them anymore.

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