Rust, chemically Crossword Clue

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Rust, chemically Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical

Hint 2: Clue Definition

RUST (noun)
1. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
2. any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
RUST (adjective)
1. of the brown color of rust
RUST (verb)
1. become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
2. cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

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