Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anti-rust

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.72 in modern English

Syllables: an-ti-rust
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Preventing the formation of rust.

noun

A substance preventing the formation of rust.

Example Sentences

"A good anti-rust paint will keep the metal from corroding."

Etymology

From anti- + rust.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: anti

Inflected Forms

antirust (alternative) anti-rusts (plural)

Questions

What does anti-rust mean?: Preventing the formation of rust.
Where does anti-rust come from?: From anti- + rust.

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