rusting iron
- rustIron oxide coating
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- metalHard conductive solid
- decayGradual organic breakdown
flakes · reddish · patina · weathered · steel · deterioration · moisture · orange · crumbling · tetanus · junkyard · abandoned · pitted · neglect · water · oxide · disintegration · brittle
material durability/resistance
rusting ironstainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
gold · platinum · titanium · noble metals · bronze
symbolic decay vs. permanence
rusting ironeternal flame
Continuously burning memorial light
polished marble · evergreen · diamond · restoration · conservation