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rust in Tagalog

kalawang

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rust in Tagalog: kalawang. In English, rust means the deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferrous oxide).

Tagalog words for rust

result of oxidation
kalawang

English meaning of rust

  1. noun The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferrous oxide).
  2. noun A similar substance based on another metal.
  3. noun A reddish-brown color.
  4. noun A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus (Pucciniales).

Full definition of rust

rust in a sentence

  • The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous.
  • The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray.
  • The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture.

Synonyms of rust

rust in other languages

Questions about rust in Tagalog

What is the meaning of rust in Tagalog?
Rust in Tagalog is kalawang.
Ano ang rust sa Tagalog?
Rust: kalawang.
What does rust mean in English?
Rust means the deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferrous oxide).

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