Found 3 items, similar to rusting.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: rust karat
English → English (WordNet) Definition: rusting rusting n : the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water [syn: rust]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Rusting Rust \Rust\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Rusted; p. pr. & vb. n. Rusting.] [AS. rustian.] 1. To contract rust; to be or become oxidized. [1913 Webster] If gold ruste, what shall iron do? --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Our armors now may rust. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust; also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants. [1913 Webster] 3. Fig.: To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by inaction. [1913 Webster] Must I rust in Egypt? never more Appear in arms, and be the chief of Greece? --Dryden. [1913 Webster]