Rust

of the brown color of rust

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

become coated with oxide