red rot
The term "red rot" refers to various types of degradation processes and diseases, commonly affecting leather, brass, and sugar cane.
Definition
C1Bookbinding and Conservation
(technical)A decay process in vegetable-tanned leather caused by environmental factors, leading to a powdery surface and weakened structure.
Example
- The antique book suffered from red rot, making its leather cover brittle and dusty.
C1Metallurgy
(technical)A degradation process in brass where zinc is removed, leaving behind fragile or powdery copper.
Example
- The brass fittings showed signs of red rot, compromising their strength.
C1Phytopathology
(technical)A fungal disease in sugar cane causing red discoloration and decay within the stalks.
Example
- Farmers were concerned about the spread of red rot in their sugar cane fields.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "red rot":
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