corroding vs rust

rust vs corroding

corroding and rust both are nouns.

corroding is not an adjective while rust is an adjective.

corroding is not a verb while rust is a verb.

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

As nouns, rust is a hyponym of corroding; that is, rust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than corroding:

corroding: erosion by chemical action
rust: the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

Other hyponyms of corroding include indentation, pitting, roughness, rusting.

corroding (noun)	rust (noun)
erosion by chemical action	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

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

corroding (verb)	rust (verb)
	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
	become coated with oxide

Difference between corroding and rust

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