Definition of Rustproof

1. Adjective. Treated against rusting.

Exact synonyms: Rustproofed
Similar to: Rustless

Definition of Rustproof

1. Adjective. Resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion. ¹

2. Verb. To make resistant to rust, such as by applying a coating. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rustproof

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rustproof

rustings
rustique
rustle
rustle up
rustled
rustler
rustlers
rustles
rustless
rustlessness
rustlike
rustling
rustlingly
rustlings
rustly
rustproof (current term)
rustproofed
rustproofing
rustproofs
rustre
rustred
rustres
rusts
rustumite
rusty
rusty blackbird
rusty grackle
rusty nail
rusty rig
rusty sputum

Literary usage of Rustproof

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Small Grains by Mark Alfred Carleton (1920)
"Silvermine, Swedish Select, and rustproof have done well in portions of ... As Texas Red or rustproof is the variety most generally grown, it may well be ..."

2. Experiments in Field Plot Technic for the Preliminary Determination of by Lewis John Stadler (1921)
"In the oats strain test in which both Kherson and Red rustproof check plots were included, the Kherson check was more effective than the Red rustproof check ..."

3. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science by Kansas Academy of Science (1922)
"Red rustproof is n common variety; Winter f is very little grown. ... Of harvesting: Red rustproof, hint week in May; Fulghum, May 17, (1915); Turf, June 4, ..."

4. Bulletin by United States Bureau of Plant Industry (1905)
"In 1903 rustproof headed the list in this respect, and Dakota Red was second. In 1904 those showing greatest foliage resistance were as follows, ..."

5. For Better Crops in the South by International Harvester Company (1913)
"The Bed rustproof group includes red chaff varieties, bearded, and with a bunch of bristles at the ... The chief variety is known simply as Red rustproof. ..."

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