rustproofing
Americannoun
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the process of making metal rustproof.
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Also called rustproofer. a substance used in this process.
Etymology
Origin of rustproofing
Example Sentences
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Better build quality and rustproofing had helped raise it to nine by 2000.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Iron Man 13: Tony Stark falls prey to a villainous plot when he orders a new suit and agrees to get the rustproofing.
From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2018
You'll learn about the subtle moves a salesman can make to prompt you into buying and the business manager's methods of maximizing profits by selling you insurance or rustproofing products.
From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2010
The Parker Rustproof Co. is asking royalties of about $1,000,000 from the Ford people for the supposed infringement of patent in the use of a rustproofing process.
From Time Magazine Archive
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