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Sign of corrosion Crossword Clue

Last seen in: Daily Mail Easy · 2026-10-22

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(noun)

  1. any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
  2. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
  3. a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
  4. a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

(verb)

  1. become coated with oxide
  2. become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
  3. cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

(adjective satellite)

  1. of the brown color of rust

(noun)

  1. erosion by chemical action
  2. a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
    RUST

    Sign of corrosion (4)

    Daily Mail Easy · Oct 22, 2026

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