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meirg — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • rust noun The reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen over time.

Senses

meirg is used for these senses in English:

  • rust 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).

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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