adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That cannot be readily oxidized.
2. 2
   Incapable of or (usually) resistant to rusting.

Synonyms

All synonyms

inoxidablenonoxidizableunoxidableunoxidizable;stainless

Antonyms

All antonyms

oxidableoxidizable

Etymology

From in- + oxidizable.

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