rust
noun
the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation.
had rusted
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past perfectof rust.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The bottle stopper was cork, which had expanded over time and stuck to the glass, while the wire which held it in place had rusted away.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2024
And parts of the fly system, made up of wire rope lines and riggings, had rusted.
From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
Smith said the bottom of the armature had rusted quite a bit and would need to be replaced.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2020
On a recent workday, more than half of the company’s fleet bobbed uselessly at the dock, holes gaping where the ships’ decks and sides had rusted open.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2016
The metal ladder had rusted, which made it easy to grip.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
