rust·proof

[ruhst-proof]
adjective
1.
not subject to rusting.
verb (used with object)
2.
to coat with a substance that prevents rusting.

Origin:
1685–95; rust + -proof

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rustproof (ˈrʌstˌpruːf) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
treated against rusting

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Example sentences
In doing so, check for rust and paint the cylinder to make it more rustproof.
Supports that hold the porcelain in compression shall be rustproof steel.
To add to the life of underground barriers, spray on two coats of rustproof
  paint before installation.
Openings to vents and balconies should be blocked with rustproof wire mesh
  called hardware cloth.
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