corrode vs rust

rust vs corrode

corrode is not a noun while rust is a noun.

corrode is not an adjective while rust is an adjective.

corrode and rust both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
corrode	No	No	Yes	No
rust	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, corrode and rust are synonyms defined as:

corrode and rust: become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

As verbs, corrode and rust are synonyms defined as:

corrode and rust: cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

Other synonyms of corrode include eat.

corrode (noun)	rust (noun)
	A strong reddish brown color.
	any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
	the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
	a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
	a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

corrode (adjective)	rust (adjective)
	of the brown color of rust

corrode (verb)	rust (verb)
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid	become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid	cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
	become coated with oxide

Difference between corrode and rust

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