oxidize vs rust

rust vs oxidize

oxidize is not a noun while rust is a noun.

oxidize is not an adjective while rust is an adjective.

oxidize and rust both are verbs.

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

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

oxidize: enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
rust: become coated with oxide

oxidize (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

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

oxidize (verb)	rust (verb)
add oxygen to or combine with oxygen	become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide	cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
	become coated with oxide

Difference between oxidize and rust

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