rust-through

[ ruhst-throo ]

noun

1. an act or instance of rusting:

   The body of the car is protected against rust-through.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rust-through¹

Noun use of verb phrase rust through

Example Sentences

An idle mind loses its tone and strength like an unused muscle; the mental powers go to rust through idleness and inaction.

From Project Gutenberg

No, sir; the pipes would rust through, would they not, and give you a lot of trouble?

From Project Gutenberg