anti-rust
Stops metal decay
Anti-rust describes products, treatments, or coatings designed to prevent rust from forming on metal surfaces.
The term functions as both adjective and noun: an anti-rust spray protects tools, while applying anti-rust to a car's undercarriage prevents corrosion.
The hyphenated form is standard, distinguishing it from the less common solid spelling antirust.
Withstands oxidation and decay
- stainlessFree from discoloration
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- durableAble to withstand use
long-lasting · resilient · acid-resistant · humidity-resistant · electrochemical · chromium · zinc · nickel
Preparatory coat or guide
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
- enamelHard glossy coating
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
epoxy · powder-coating · anodizing · chromate · phosphate · polyurethane · varnish · undercoating
Optical whitening agent
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- converterDevice that transforms input
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- picklingAcid preservation process
Coating to reduce friction
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
greasing · oiling · WD-40 · reconditioning · restoration · care · servicing · reapplication
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- stainlessFree from discoloration
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
durable · long-lasting · resilient · acid-resistant · humidity-resistant · electrochemical · chromium · zinc · nickel · alloy
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
- enamelHard glossy coating
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
sealant · epoxy · powder-coating · anodizing · chromate · phosphate · polyurethane · varnish · undercoating · oil-based
bluing
Optical whitening agent
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- converterDevice that transforms input
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
lubrication
Coating to reduce friction
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
upkeep · greasing · oiling · WD-40 · reconditioning · restoration · care · servicing · reapplication · touch-up
- protectantssunscreen, sealant, coating, preservative, finish
- ruggedheavy-duty, toughness, reinforced, durability, hardened
anti-rustcorrosive
Destroys by chemical action
erosive · degrading · destructive · damaging · abrasive
anti-rustcorrosive
Destroys by chemical action
oxidizing agent · acid · caustic · salt spray · moisture
rust, rusty, rusted, rusting, antioxidant, rustiness, rustproof, unrusted, rustproofing