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rustproof

adjective
rust·​proof | \ ˈrÉ™st-ËŒprüf How to pronounce rustproof (audio) \

Definition of rustproof

: incapable of rusting

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 At the same time, demand for zinc—a lightweight, rustproof metal favored in the car and construction industries among others—has remained steady, eating away at the excess inventory. — David Hodari, WSJ, "Zinc Is in the Pink, as Mine Supply Struggles to Meet Demand," 10 July 2017 The 19-pound scooter is made from a lightweight, rustproof aluminum, and its 8-inch polyurethane wheels won�t ever go flat. — Sonia Zjawinski, WIRED, "Fetish," 1 Nov. 2002

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rustproof

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English Language Learners Definition of rustproof

: protected against rusting

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