white rust

noun

A form of corrosion found on the surface of zinc

Meanings

nounwhite rust (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of corrosion found on the surface of zinc
  2. uncountablebiologyA disease of some plants caused by the pathogen Albugo candida

Translations

French rouille blanche des crucifères
  • rouille blanche des crucifèresplant disease
Polish bielik
  • bielikplant disease
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APA

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Chicago

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