rustproof

[ ruhst-proof ]

adjective
  1. not subject to rusting.

verb (used with object)
  1. to coat with a substance that prevents rusting.

Origin of rustproof

1
First recorded in 1685–95; rust + -proof

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British Dictionary definitions for rustproof

rustproof

/ (ˈrʌstˌpruːf) /


adjective
  1. treated against rusting

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