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it is a chemical process, as rust is the chemical reaction of the oxidation of iron. rust, or iron oxide, is formed when iron reacts with oxygen in the air. this can be prevented by either already reacting the iron with something like sulphur, or by coating the iron with a thin inert layer such as oil or plastic.

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