Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Becomes inoperable, maybe.
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RUSTS
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
become coated with oxide
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
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