English Explanatory Dictionary

inoxidizable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

inoxidizable more inoxidizable most inoxidizable

Etymology

From in- + oxidizable.

Synonyms

inoxidable unoxidable unoxidizable nonoxidizable stainless[steel]] is the referent, even though stainless steel is not truly incapable of rusting>

Antonyms

oxidizable oxidable

Related words

inox inoxidability inoxidizability oxidability oxidizability
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