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Stop corrosion with Fowler's first-rate sealant (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

frustrate

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(Other definitions for frustrate that I've seen before include "Prevent from progressing" , "Prevent (plan) from being fulfilled" , "Thwart or baffle" , "'Thwart, disappoint (9)'" , "Put a stop to" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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