rustless
Won't turn orange
Rustless describes metal or other materials that do not rust or are resistant to rusting.
The term applies most often to stainless steel and other alloys specifically formulated to resist corrosion.
The rustless finish on the kitchen fixtures still looks new after twenty years.
While rust-resistant and stainless are more common in commercial and technical contexts, rustless appears in literary and descriptive writing where a more evocative term is wanted.
Free from stain
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
- cleanFree of soil
flawless · unspoiled · gleaming · polished · shiny · lustrous · bright · unmarked
Withstands oxidation and decay
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- enduringPersisting through time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- sturdySolidly built, durable
robust · hard-wearing · tough · indestructible · permanent · stable · strong · unyielding
Free from stain
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- uncorruptedNot spoiled or debased
- unsulliedNot made impure
intact · undiminished · steadfast · timeless · ageless · enduring · constant · unwavering
Element twenty-four
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- alloyMetallic combination
- surgical-gradeMeeting operating-room standards
- non-reactiveChemically inactive or stable
acid-resistant · duplex · annealing · brushed · cutlery · cookware
Having a surface layer
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- anodizedCoated via electrolysis
- platedCoated with metal
painted · lacquered · treated · chrome-plated · enameled · waterproofed · oiled · greased
untarnished
Free from stain
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
clean · flawless · unspoiled · gleaming · polished · shiny · lustrous · bright · unmarked · mint
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- enduringPersisting through time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
sturdy · robust · hard-wearing · tough · indestructible · permanent · stable · strong · unyielding · persistent
untarnished
Free from stain
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- uncorruptedNot spoiled or debased
unsullied · intact · undiminished · steadfast · timeless · ageless · enduring · constant · unwavering · reliable
chromium
Element twenty-four
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- alloyMetallic combination
- surgical-gradeMeeting operating-room standards
non-reactive · acid-resistant · duplex · annealing · brushed · cutlery · cookware
coated
Having a surface layer
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- anodizedCoated via electrolysis
plated · painted · lacquered · treated · chrome-plated · enameled · waterproofed · oiled · greased · waxed