anti-rust

adjective

an·​ti-rust
ˌan-tē-ˈrəst,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-rust (audio)
: offering protection against rust
anti-rust paints

Examples of anti-rust in a Sentence

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The organizers are built to withstand wet environments with anti-rust carbon steel poles and a drainage-friendly design. Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 The stainless-steel dish drying rack, made of food-grade 304 stainless steel, is anti-rust and anti-scratch. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024 This magnetic spice rack organizer includes four separate shelves — two large and two medium sizes — in an anti-rust, black matte finish. Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 So marine-grade material would be heavy plastics or any anti-rust metal. Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023 Plus, these fixtures are anti-rust and corrosion-resistant. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023 The sturdy option is designed to withstand any weather thrown its way thanks to an anti-rust stainless steel frame covered with rattan, plus anti-slip foot pads. Lauren Fisher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023 The sturdy mirror features an anti-rust aluminum frame and shatterproof glass. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-rust was in 1863

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“Anti-rust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-rust. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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