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stainless steel
noun
: an alloy of steel with chromium and sometimes another element (such as nickel or molybdenum) that is practically immune to rusting and ordinary corrosion
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The line consists of cast iron cookware, knives, and stainless steel and nonstick pans that are designed to last.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
The Sip reusable water filter straw, made of stainless steel, uses a high-flow microfilter membrane with 0.2-micron pores to block out 99.999999% of bacteria, 99.999% of parasites, and 99.999% of microplastics.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The headband is reinforced with stainless steel and height rods can be adjusted for the ideal fit to minimize listening fatigue.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The black bistro-style handles felt sophisticated (and matched my glossy black dishes), but the materials were cheap, and within a year or two, those cool handles had separated from the flimsy stainless steel.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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stainless steel
noun
: an alloy of steel and chromium that is highly resistant to stain, rust, and corrosion
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