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derust.

To remove rust from (something).

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To remove rust from (something).

    transitive
    I'm going to derust the car this weekend.
  2. To regain one's skills at a game after not having played for a while; to reverse the process of rusting.

    intransitive · slang
Where this word comes from

From de- + rust.

noun
  1. An instance of derusting (in either sense).

Where this word comes from

From de- + rust.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.