rust spot
Orange oxidation patch
A rust spot is a small, reddish-brown discoloration resembling rust.
On plants, rust spots are fungal infections appearing as orange or brown patches on leaves.
On fruit, they're cosmetic blemishes that don't affect edibility.
On metal or painted surfaces, they indicate corrosion beginning to form: The mechanic found rust spots under the wheel wells.
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- iron oxideFe plus oxygen
- blemishVisible flaw or mark
- patinaSurface film from aging
decay · flake · pitting · metal fatigue · stain · discoloration · iron · metal · old car · moisture · orange · brown · weathered · eaten · crumbling · tetanus · junkyard · fender
rust spotprotective coating
Material shielding a surface
primer coat · sealant · clear coat · powder coating · lacquer
rust spotfresh paint
Recently applied pigment
polished finish · mint condition · spotless · smooth surface
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