Corrosionproof

/kəˈroʊʒənˌpruf/ adjective

Definition

Resistant to or protected against corrosion; unable to be corroded or eaten away by chemical action.

Etymology

Compound of 'corrosion' + 'proof' (from Old French 'prove' meaning 'to test'). This modern technical term emerged in the 20th century as engineers needed to describe materials resistant to corrosion.

Kelly Says

No material is truly 'corrosionproof'—even stainless steel corrodes eventually, just much more slowly than regular steel, so 'corrosionproof' is really marketing language for 'corrosion-resistant-enough-for-practical-purposes!'

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