rusted
UK: ˈrʌstɪd | US: ˈrʌstɪd
adj. covered with rust; corroded
v. past tense and past participle of "rust" (to become corroded or oxidized)
The word "rusted" combines "rust," derived from Old English rūst (meaning "iron oxide," linked to the reddish decay of metal), with the suffix "-ed," indicating a past state or action. The term vividly captures the process of iron or steel oxidizing over time, often due to exposure to moisture. The morpheme "rust" itself traces back to Proto-Germanic *rusta-, reflecting a long-standing concept of metallic corrosion.
The old bicycle was left outside and became completely rusted.
She struggled to open the rusted gate.
The ship's hull was badly rusted after years at sea.
Tools will stay sharp longer if kept dry to avoid getting rusted.
His voice sounded rusted from years of disuse.