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 aluminum pole has an anti-rust coating, while the canopy is UV- and water-resistant and designed to withstand fading for up to three seasons, per the brand. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025 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 For the utmost durability, it’s coated in an anti-rust paint that can even hold up outdoors as well. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025 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

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 4 Mar. 2026.

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