R is for Rust

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Rust is what happens to iron when there is moisture around. Things will rust faster if there is any salt in the water, which happens often near the sea or if salt has been used to de-ice roads or href="/s/sidewalk">sidewalk.
Rust is a distinctive reddish-brown. It is common to see old cars falling apart from rust.