Rust

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Rust

Rust : துரு

Rust definition

Noun.

  1. The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion.
  2. A minute mold or fungus forming reddish or rusty spots on the leaves and stems of cereal and other grasses (Trichobasis Rubigo-vera), now usually believed to be a form or condition of the corn mildew (Puccinia graminis). As rust, it has solitary reddish spores; as corn mildew, the spores are double and blackish.
  3. That which resembles rust in appearance or effects.
  4. A composition used in making a rust joint. See Rust joint, below.
  5. Foul matter arising from degeneration; as, rust on salted meat.
  6. Corrosive or injurious accretion or influence.

Intransitive verb.

  1. To contract rust; to be or become oxidized.
  2. To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust; also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants.
  3. To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by inaction.

Transitive verb.

  1. To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind.
  2. To impair by time and inactivity.