rust-resistant

Impervious to oxidation

Rust-resistant describes materials or coatings that withstand oxidation and corrosion: rust-resistant steel, a rust-resistant finish.

The term applies to metals treated or alloyed to prevent the reddish-brown deterioration that forms when iron meets moisture and oxygen.

The outdoor furniture is rust-resistant but not rustproof.

materials

stainless steel

Rust-proof iron alloy

chrome · anodized · alloy · brass · bronze · nickel-plated · ceramics · fiberglass

properties

weatherproof

Resistant to outdoor elements

protective · all-weather · heavy-duty · industrial-grade

coatings

primer

Preparatory coat or guide

  • sealantGap-blocking substance
  • paintColored coating substance
  • epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound

polyurethane · lacquer · varnish · undercoating · rustproofing · patina · electroplating · hot-dip · galvanizing · powder coating

applications

outdoor furniture

Seating for exterior spaces

fasteners · bolts · screws · hinges · railings · appliances · plumbing fixtures · garden tools · cookware · cutlery

Categories
Opposites
corrosion susceptibility

rust-resistantoxidizable

Able to combine with oxygen

corrodible · corrosive · rusting · corroding · unprotected

material durability

rust-resistantperishable

Prone to decay

degradable · deteriorating · decaying · short-lived · unstable

Family

rust, resistant, rusts, rusted, rusting, rusty, rustier, rustiest, rustiness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G