red stuff

American  

noun

1. a compound of oil and sesquioxide of iron used for polishing brass, steel, silver, etc.; crocus or rouge.

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Etymology

Origin of red stuff

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

The spider has developed a special sense that allows it to detect blood and will choose small, blood-filled mosquitoes over larger ones that don't contain the red stuff.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

“The interpretation of that is that the exposure of the sun is burning off some of the red stuff as you get closer,” he said.

From New York Times • May 29, 2023

You’d be well-served to go far beyond the chunky red stuff you buy in a jar at the store.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2020

“Everything was black and gray and red, stuff that complements Cincinnati,” said Chad Mihr, a senior executive clothier with David August Clothing, referencing Cronin’s previous coaching stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2019

Akira held up her hand to tell him to wait, and saw that she was covered with the same sticky, gooey red stuff as Dodger.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz