rust vs corroding

corroding vs rust

rust and corroding both are nouns.

rust is an adjective but corroding is not an adjective.

rust is a verb but corroding is not a verb.

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

As nouns, corroding is a hypernym of rust; that is, corroding is a word with a broader meaning than rust:

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

Other hypernyms of rust include corrosion, erosion, oxidation, oxidisation, oxidization.

rust (noun)	corroding (noun)
A strong reddish brown color.	erosion by chemical action
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)	corroding (adjective)
of the brown color of rust

rust (verb)	corroding (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 rust and corroding

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