rust vs erosion

erosion vs rust

rust and erosion both are nouns.

rust is an adjective but erosion is not an adjective.

rust is a verb but erosion is not a verb.

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

As nouns, erosion is a hypernym of rust; that is, erosion 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
erosion: erosion by chemical action

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

rust (noun)	erosion (noun)
A strong reddish brown color.	(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants	erosion by chemical action
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water	a gradual decline of something
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi	condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

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

rust (verb)	erosion (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 erosion

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