redust

/ˈrɛdʌst/

Definitions

1. noun

A reddish dust or powder, especially that resulting from the oxidation of iron or iron compounds.

“The redust from the old machinery was a sign of the years of neglect.”

Synonyms

  • iron oxide
  • reddish dust
  • rust

Antonyms

  • dust-free
  • oxide-free