Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rustproof

/ɹˈʌstpɹˈuf/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.44 in modern English

Syllables: rust-proof
IPA: /ɹˈʌstpɹˈuf/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion.

adj

Resistant to the rust fungus.

verb

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

Example Sentences

"This is supposed to be a rustproof trashcan, but it can't handle the salt they use on our roads."
"We'll rustproof the metal with a good coat of paint and then we'll be able to leave it outdoors for years without damage."

Etymology

Etymology tree English rust English proof English -proof English rustproof From rust + -proof.

Inflected Forms

more rustproof (comparative) most rustproof (superlative) rustproofs (present, singular) rustproofing (participle, present) rustproofed (participle, past) rustproofed (past)

Derived Forms

rustproofer

Synonyms

nonrusting stainless rustproofed

Rhymes With

proof roof woof spoof hoof aloof goof poof maloof rueff ploof bufe

Questions

How do you pronounce rustproof?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɹˈʌstpɹˈuf/.
What does rustproof mean?: Resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion.
Where does rustproof come from?: Etymology tree English rust English proof English -proof English rustproof From rust + -proof.

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