rust in Irish

rust in Irish is meirg, caoch rua — rust means the reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen over time.

rust in Irish

meirg

noun

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).

caoch rua

noun

A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.

What does "rust" mean?

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."
noun A reddish-brown color, named after the corrosion.
"The autumn leaves turned a deep rust color."
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."
verb To lose sharpness or ability through lack of use.
"His French had rusted after a decade of not speaking it."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rust" in Irish?

"rust" in Irish is meirg, caoch rua. 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 Irish, "rust" is meirg, caoch rua.

Are there other ways to say "rust" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "rust": meirg, caoch rua.

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