Difference between Rust and Corrode

What is the difference between Rust and Corrode?

Rust as a verb is to oxidize, especially of iron or steel. while Corrode as a verb is to eat away by degrees; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali.

Rust

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation. (colour) A reddish-brown color. A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to oxidize, especially of iron or steel. to cause to oxidize.

Example sentence: Just getting from the airport straight to the gym is gonna be your best bet to knock off that rust and wake yourself up and get that blood flowing. You sit in a car or a plane cramped up, you lose a lot of blood flow and get that swelling in your legs. There are all kinds of dangers in sitting still too long.

Corrode

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To eat away by degrees; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali.To consume; to wear away; to prey upon; to impair.To have corrosive action; to be subject to corrosion.

We hope you now know whether to use Rust or Corrode in your sentence.

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