rust-proofing; anti-corrosive
Refers to a treatment, coating, or agent that prevents rust. Often used in industrial, automotive, and DIY contexts.
This car has been rust-proofed.
金属部分に錆止めを塗ってください。
Please apply anti-corrosive to the metal parts.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; common in practical contexts.
Compound of 錆 (さび, 'rust') + 止め (どめ, 'stopping', from 止める).