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Cause of rust (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oxidation

(Other definitions for oxidation that I've seen before include "instance of becoming dull?" , "rust" , "Rusting process" , "Eg, rusting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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