rust in German
rust in German is Rost, Rostbraun, Schwarzrost — rust means the reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen over time.
rust in German
Rost
The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferrous oxide).
Rostbraun
A reddish-brown color.
Rost
A reddish-brown color.
Rost
A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
Schwarzrost
A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
Weizenbraunrost
A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
rosten
(transitive) To cause to oxidize.
verrosten
(transitive) To cause to oxidize.
What does "rust" mean?
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noun The reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen over time.
"The old bike chain was covered in rust after sitting out in the rain all winter."
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noun A reddish-brown color, named after the corrosion.
"The autumn leaves turned a deep rust color."
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verb To corrode or become covered in rust, or to cause something to do so.
"Leave that tool out in the damp and it will rust within weeks."
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verb To lose sharpness or ability through lack of use.
"His French had rusted after a decade of not speaking it."
rust in a sentence
- The old bike chain was covered in rust after sitting out in the rain all winter.
- She scraped the rust off the gate before repainting it.
- The autumn leaves turned a deep rust color.
- Leave that tool out in the damp and it will rust within weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "rust" in German?
"rust" in German is Rost, Rostbraun, Schwarzrost. rust means: The reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen over time.
How do you use "rust" in a sentence?
Example: "The old bike chain was covered in rust after sitting out in the rain all winter." In German, "rust" is Rost, Rostbraun, Schwarzrost.
Are there other ways to say "rust" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "rust": Rost, Rostbraun, Schwarzrost, Weizenbraunrost, rosten, verrosten.
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