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rustproof en · ADJ

Etymology

Etymology tree English rust English proof English -proof English rustproof From rust + -proof.

Meanings

1. Resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion.
   • This is supposed to be a rustproof trashcan, but it can't handle the salt they use on our roads.
2. Resistant to the rust fungus.

Forms

Deriveds

rustproofer

Synonyms

stainless · nonrusting

Translations (16)

ru нержаве́ющий (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · de rostfrei (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · de rostbeständig (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · fr inoxydable (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · pl nierdzewny (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · hu rozsdamentes (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · es inoxidable (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · fi ruostumaton (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · ja 防銹 (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · de rostfest (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · cs korozivzdorný (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · bg неръждаем (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · eo rustorezista (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · pl rdzoodporny (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · eo rustimuna (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion) · nl roestvrij (resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion)

rustproof en · VERB

Etymology

Etymology tree English rust English proof English -proof English rustproof From rust + -proof.

Meanings

1. To make resistant to rust, such as by applying a coating.
   • We'll rustproof the metal with a good coat of paint and then we'll be able to leave it outdoors for years without damage.

Forms