Having been oxidized or covered in rust
“The old, abandoned car in the junkyard was completely rusted, its metal parts oxidized and corroded by years of exposure to the elements.”
In a bad or degenerative condition
Past tense for to oxidize or corrode, typically by being affected with rust
“I prefer plastic ends to metal because the metal ones tend to rust if they get damp.”
Past tense for to change or lose color
Past tense for to go to a worse state from lack of progress or development
Past tense for to lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
Past tense for to cause damage or harm to
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