Chestnut cousin Crossword Clue

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Chestnut cousin Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
2. any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
(adjective)
1. of the brown color of rust
(verb)
1. become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
2. cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHESTNUT (noun)
1. any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur
2. a dark golden-brown or reddish-brown horse
CHESTNUT (adjective)
1. (of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
COUSIN (noun)
1. the child of your aunt or uncle

Hint 3: Anagram

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