rust fungus vs rust

rust vs rust fungus

rust fungus and rust both are nouns.

rust fungus is not an adjective while rust is an adjective.

rust fungus is not a verb while rust is a verb.

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

As nouns, rust fungus and rust are synonyms defined as:

rust fungus and rust: any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

rust fungus (noun)	rust (noun)
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants	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 fungus (adjective)	rust (adjective)
	of the brown color of rust

rust fungus (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 rust fungus and rust

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