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rustproofing

[ ruhst-proo-fing ]
/ ˈrʌstˌpru fɪŋ /

noun

the process of making metal rustproof.
Also called rust·proof·er. a substance used in this process.

Nearby words

  1. rustless,
  2. rustling,
  3. ruston,
  4. rustout,
  5. rustproof,
  6. rusty,
  7. rusty blackbird,
  8. rusty sputum,
  9. rut,
  10. rutabaga

Origin of rustproofing

First recorded in 1915–20; rustproof + -ing1

Definition for rustproofing (2 of 2)

rustproof

[ ruhst-proof ]
/ ˈrʌstˌpruf /

adjective

not subject to rusting.

verb (used with object)

to coat with a substance that prevents rusting.

Origin of rustproof

First recorded in 1685–95; rust + -proof
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British Dictionary definitions for rustproofing

rustproof

/ (ˈrʌstˌpruːf) /

adjective

treated against rusting
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