inoxidizable

English

Etymology

From in- +‎ oxidizable.

Adjective

inoxidizable (comparative more inoxidizable, superlative most inoxidizable)

  1. That cannot be readily oxidized.
    Synonyms: inoxidable, unoxidable, unoxidizable, nonoxidizable
    Antonyms: oxidizable, oxidable
  2. Incapable of or (usually) resistant to rusting.
    Synonyms: inoxidable, unoxidable, unoxidizable, nonoxidizable; stainless (idiomatically synonymous when steel is the referent, even though stainless steel is not truly incapable of rusting)
    Antonyms: oxidizable, oxidable

Usage notes

See stainless steel § Usage notes.

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