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rustproofing

American  
[ruhst-proo-fing] / ˈrʌstˌpru fɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process of making metal rustproof.

  2. Also called rustproofer.  a substance used in this process.

Etymology

Origin of rustproofing

First recorded in 1915–20; rustproof + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Iron Man 13: Tony Stark falls prey to a villainous plot when he orders a new suit and agrees to get the rustproofing.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2018

You'll learn about the subtle moves a salesman can make to prompt you into buying and the business manager's methods of maximizing profits by selling you insurance or rustproofing products.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2010

The Parker Rustproof Co. is asking royalties of about $1,000,000 from the Ford people for the supposed infringement of patent in the use of a rustproofing process.

From Time Magazine Archive

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