ruoste — meaning in English

English meaning

• blight noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
• rust noun The reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen over time.

Senses

ruoste is used for these senses in English:

• blight A diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut.
• rust A reddish-brown color.

blight — full definition

1. noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
2. noun Something that damages or holds back growth, development, or quality of life.
3. verb To damage or spoil the growth or development of something.

rust — full definition

1. noun The reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen over time.
2. noun A reddish-brown color, named after the corrosion.
3. verb To corrode or become covered in rust, or to cause something to do so.
4. verb To lose sharpness or ability through lack of use.

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