Deposit of iron oxide (4)

I believe the answer is:

rust

(Other definitions for rust that I've seen before include "Reddish-brown colour" , "deteriorate" , "Reddish-brown oxide coating" , "Red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel" , "Reddish-brown coating formed on metal by moisture" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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