While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Corrosion of iron crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on May 5 2025 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Corrosion of iron 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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Newsday Crossword, May 5 2025
The answer we have in our database for "Corrosion of iron" is: RUST
There are a total of 4 letters in RUST
The crossword clue "Corrosion of iron" was last spotted on May 5 2025
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