rust

Example Sentences

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Pure gold is virtually indestructible and doesn’t rust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Professor Rod Fensham, a botanist at the University of Queensland, said urgent action is needed to prevent the species Rhodamnia zombi from disappearing due to the fungal disease known as myrtle rust.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Form’s iron-air batteries generate electricity through a chemical reaction involving oxygen, water and iron powder that mimics how old pieces of metal gather rust.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

There were very few signs of rust against Durasovic, with Draper dropping just 10 points on serve, hitting eight aces and winning 88% of first-serve points.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The colors are rust and brown and gold like our orchard in fall.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor