rusty, rusted

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Fabioj

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What's the difference between "rusty" and "rusted"?

a, rusted hinges
b, rusty hinge

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Very little. Maybe nothing.

I would think that "rusted" was more oxidized than "rusty." A "rusty" hinge might have a little bit of rust. A "rusted" hinge would probably be more thoroughly oxidized.

But that is my opinion.
 

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Fabioj, I have two pieces of advice for you.

1. Instead of giving us fragments or single words, please give us full sentences to work with.
2. Don't write a new post to say "Thank you" to anyone. It is much quicker for all of us if you simply click on the "Thank" button in the bottom left-hand corner of any post you find helpful.
 
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