Rust
Rust noun - A red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture.
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Wear and rust are semantically related. in corrosion topic. In some cases you can use "Wear" instead a noun "Rust".
Wear
Wear noun - The result of long and hard use.
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- Though Crisis Core doesn't specify whether enemies die or not, Zack goes out of his way to use the dull end of his sword (except in the battle animation) to prevent "wear and rust" because his sword is an heirloom.
Source: Set Swords to Stun -
The Argon ships also have some shades of this, at least on their fighters - the ships shown visible signs of wear, rust, and bad welds.
Source: Used Future -
Megatron himself appears little worse for wear for his stay there besides a bit of rust.
Source: No Waterproofing in the Future
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