: offering protection against rust
anti-rust paints

Examples of anti-rust in a Sentence

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The knives are dishwasher-safe, have an anti-rust coating and come with blade guards to ensure safe storage. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The top rotates to move with the wind instead of blowing over, and it’s made of anti-rust stainless steel for durability outdoors. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Features like heavy-duty steel walls, anti-rust materials, and a tin roof ensure its durability and sturdiness in any weather. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025 Standout kitchen tools that make cooking tasks a breeze include a clever potato masher and a 13-piece knife set with blade guards and an anti-rust coating that keeps knives sharper and more efficient. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Jul. 2026.

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