noncorrosive

Resists chemical degradation

Noncorrosive describes substances that won't eat away at materials through chemical reaction.

The term appears most often for chemicals, cleaners, or metals that can contact surfaces without causing damage: a noncorrosive rust remover, noncorrosive stainless steel fittings.

The opposite of corrosive.

properties

rustproof

Resistant to oxidation

impervious · inert · stable · neutral · passive · durable · long-lasting · protective · sealed

materials

stainless

Free from discoloration

glass · polymer · silicone · rubber · plastic · teflon · fiberglass · nylon · acrylic · polyethylene

applications

piping

Tubes for fluid transport

food-grade · laboratory · aerospace · automotive · industrial · pharmaceutical · medical · cookware · hardware · fasteners

treatments

anodized

Coated via electrolysis

electroplated · lacquered · sealed · primed · treated · chromated

Opposites
chemical reactivity and material degradation

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Destroys by chemical action

caustic · oxidizing · acidic · erosive · reactive

harmfulness or destructiveness (metaphorical extension)

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Destroys by chemical action

destructive · harmful · damaging · baneful · pernicious

Family

erosion, corrode, corrosive, corrosion, eroding, eroded, corroded, corroding, corrodes

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