Definition of RUSTPROOF

rustproof

Adjective Satellite

  • treated against rusting

Adj

  • Resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion.
  • Resistant to the rust fungus.

Verb

  • To make resistant to rust, such as by applying a coating.

Examples

  • This is supposed to be a rustproof trashcan, but it can't handle the salt they use on our roads.
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From rust + -proof.

Scrabble Score: 14

rustproof: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rustproof: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rustproof: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

rustproof: valid Words With Friends Word