Rust in Malayalam
Rust on iron is തുരുമ്പ് (thurumb). The same word names the fine bits of hay or coconut husk that stick to things. The final b is soft, almost swallowed.
Most common translation
Rust, particles of hay or coconut husk.
സൈക്കിളിന്റെ ചങ്ങലയിൽ തുരുമ്പ് പിടിച്ചു.
saikkilinte changalayil thurumb pidichu.
Rust formed on the bicycle chain.
Dictionary entry
- തുരുമ്പ് (thurumb) — Rust, particles of hay or coconut husk.
തുരുമ്പ് (thurumb) is the only entry, and its second sense, small particles of husk or hay, is quite separate from corroded metal.
Common questions
How do you say rust in Malayalam?
തുരുമ്പ് (thurumb) is the word for rust.
Does the word mean anything else?
Yes, it also covers particles of hay or coconut husk.