Brown dust that forms through oxidation of iron which is a sign of corrosion Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Brown dust that forms through oxidation of iron which is a sign of corrosion crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on July 25 2025 Daily Themed Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Brown dust that forms through oxidation of iron which is a sign of corrosion has a total of 4 letters.
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Definition
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The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to
moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by
extension, any metallic film of corrosion.
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A minute mold or fungus forming reddish or rusty spots on the
leaves and stems of cereal and other grasses (Trichobasis Rubigo-vera),
now usually believed to be a form or condition of the corn mildew
(Puccinia graminis). As rust, it has solitary reddish spores; as corn
mildew, the spores are double and blackish.
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That which resembles rust in appearance or effects.
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A composition used in making a rust joint. See Rust joint,
below.
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Foul matter arising from degeneration; as, rust on salted
meat.
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Corrosive or injurious accretion or influence.
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To contract rust; to be or become oxidized.
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To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust;
also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants.
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To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by
inaction.
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To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect
with rust of any kind.
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To impair by time and inactivity.
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Brown dust that forms through oxidation of iron which is a sign of corrosion
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The answer we have in our database for "Brown dust that forms through oxidation of iron which is a sign of corrosion" is: RUST
There are a total of 4 letters in RUST
The crossword clue "Brown dust that forms through oxidation of iron which is a sign of corrosion" was last spotted on July 25 2025
"Brown dust that forms through oxidation of iron which is a sign of corrosion" was last seen on Daily Themed Crossword