rustproof

Resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion.

Adjective

  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.

    Synonyms: nonrusting stainless

  2. Resistant to the rust fungus.

Origin

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

Forms

more rustproof most rustproof

Derived

rustproofer

Verb

  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

rustproofs rustproofing rustproofed