rustproof

About 0.02 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion.

   This is supposed to be a rustproof trashcan, but it can't handle the salt they use on our roads.

2. adjective Resistant to the rust fungus.
3. verb To make resistant to rust, such as by applying a coating.

   We'll rustproof the metal with a good coat of paint and then we'll be able to leave it outdoors for years without damage.

Similar words

rustless corrosionproof tarnishproof saltproof inoxidizable rotproof rustable dustproof acidproof oilproof

Often followed by

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