rustproof
|rust-proof|
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/ˈrʌstˌpruf/
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/ˈrʌstˌpruːf/
resistant to rust
Etymology
'rustproof' originates from the combination of 'rust' and 'proof', where 'rust' refers to the reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation, and 'proof' means resistant or impervious.
'rustproof' was formed in English by combining 'rust' and 'proof' to describe materials that resist rusting.
Initially, it meant 'resistant to rust', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something resistant to rust.
They rustproofed the metal fence to ensure its longevity.
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Adjective 1
resistant to rust; not easily corroded by rust.
The car has a rustproof coating to protect it from the elements.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 01:51