Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impervious to corrosion; not susceptible to being worn away or decomposed by chemical action, especially oxidation: Describes a material or substance that does not easily rust, deteriorate, or decay when exposed to corrosive elements like moisture, acids, or salts.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The bridge was built with corrosion-resistant steel to withstand the salty sea air.
  • These corrosion-resistant pipes are essential for the chemical plant.
  • Aluminum is a naturally corrosion-resistant metal.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Engineering Context: The term is frequently used in materials science, engineering, and manufacturing to specify the properties of alloys, coatings, or treatments.
  • The new alloy offers superior corrosion-resistant performance in high-temperature environments.

Variants and Related Words

• Corrosion resistance (n): The property or ability to resist corrosion.
  • Stainless steel is valued for its high corrosion resistance.
• Corrosion-proof (adj): A synonym implying complete immunity to corrosion, though "corrosion-resistant" is more common in technical specifications.
• Rust-resistant (adj): Specifically resistant to rust (iron oxide), a common type of corrosion for iron and steel.

Synonyms

• Non-corrosive
• Rustproof (specifically for iron/steel)
• Inert (in specific chemical contexts)

Antonyms

• Corrodible
• Susceptible to corrosion
• Rust-prone

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Corrosion-resistant coating: A protective layer applied to a material to prevent corrosion.
  • The hardware is protected by a corrosion-resistant coating.
• Corrosion-resistant alloy: A metal mixture designed to resist degradation.
  • Titanium is a popular corrosion-resistant alloy for marine applications.

Adjective

1. impervious to corrosion
   • he was a great believer in the corrosion-resistant qualities of cast iron