oxidization vs rust

rust vs oxidization

oxidization and rust both are nouns.

oxidization is not an adjective while rust is an adjective.

oxidization is not a verb while rust is a verb.

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

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

oxidization: the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
rust: the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

Other hyponyms of oxidization include calcination, burning, combustion, nitrification, rusting.

oxidization (noun)	rust (noun)
the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction	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

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

oxidization (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 oxidization and rust

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