rust vs corrode

corrode vs rust

rust is a noun but corrode is not a noun.

rust is an adjective but corrode is not an adjective.

rust and corrode both are verbs.

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

As verbs, rust and corrode are synonyms defined as:

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

As verbs, rust and corrode are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of rust include eat.

rust (noun)	corrode (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

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

rust (verb)	corrode (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 rust and corrode

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