rustproof
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- adjective
- /ˈrʌstpruːf/
:
inoxidable
- The shape and design of the recyclia funnel seem to matter more than how well liquids flow through it, whether it is rustproof, or how easily it can be repaired.
- rustproof steel
Examples
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Choose rustproof kitchen appliances to avoid maintenance issues caused by moisture exposure.
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Hey, this thing ain't rustproof!
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The nails are brand-new, rustproof.
Fiction book (1993) -
The parts are rustproof.
Academic text (1999) -
She had pushed a chair to one side and explained the solution she had come up with, pointing out to Martin the little, golden, rustproof safety pins fastened to the heavy oriental rug they had also inherited from Martin's grandmother.
Fiction book (1992) -
In 1974, the military government led by General Ernesto Geisel imported Japanese technology and employed Banco do Brasil resources to transform Acesita into a specialized producer of rustproof steel plate, making it the only Latin American producer of this product.
Academic text (1998) -
The outdoor furniture is made of rustproof materials, so it can withstand harsh weather conditions.
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For coastal homes, it is essential to use rustproof fixtures to ensure longevity against salt air.
Synonyms
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3.7
Made of a metal that does not rust and stays shiny
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4.7
Resists damage from rust or chemicals
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4.7
Covered with zinc to stop rust
Treated so metal does not rust
A vehicle with a layer of tar or other material under it to stop rust
Made to prevent rust on metal
Made to stop rust and damage to metal
Not easily affected by the brown, flaky damage that forms on metal
How Rusty
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Rustproof combines rust ('red-brown damage on metal') and proof ('protected against'), the same 'proof' you find in waterproof, so something rustproof is made not to be harmed by rust.