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rust belt
noun(rust belt)
the northeastern and midwestern states of the U.S. in which heavy industry has declined —called also rust bowl
rust belt
noun(rust belt)
the northeastern and midwestern states of the U.S. in which many factories (such as steel mills) have closed because of changes in the economy

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