rust
Произношение: [rʌst]
Слово
Контекст: «materials»
(noun) rust is a reddish-brown substance that forms on metal when it gets wet and is exposed to air. It happens when metal, like iron, reacts with oxygen and water, and it can make the metal weak.
Пример
The old bicycle had a little rust on it, but it still worked fine.
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The tools were covered in rust and could no longer be used safely.
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What causes rust to form on metal surfaces?
Контекст: «materials»
(verb) to rust means to get that reddish-brown substance on metal. It happens when metal is left outside too long and doesn't stay dry.
Пример
The bike didn't rust because it was kept in the garage.
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The iron gate rusted after being exposed to rain for weeks.
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Are the tools rusting if I leave them outside?
Контекст: «deterioration»
(verb) to rust can also mean to become old and unused, like when skills or abilities fade away because they are not practiced.
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She practices playing the piano every day so her skills don’t rust.
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His math skills rusted since he didn't practice them for years.
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How can you prevent your language skills from rusting?
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