Rusting Meaning in English

word · lemma: rust

US

ˈɹəstɪŋ

RUH-sting

UK

ɹˈʌstɪŋ

RUS-ting

释义

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

用法与细微差别

"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

例句

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.

natural