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anti-rust

adjectivetécnico/ɐ̃tifɛʁuʒinɔzu/low

an·ti·fer·ru·gi·no·so

Definition

That prevents or combats the formation of rust; that protects against the oxidation of iron and its derivatives.
Apply a coat of anti-rust paint to the metal surfaces.
This product has an effective anti-rust action.
Common collocations
anti-rust paintanti-rust treatmentanti-rust properties

Etymology

Do prefixo grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'ferruginoso', derivado de 'ferrugem', do latim 'ferrugo'.

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