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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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When mixing two very different metals, such as polished stainless steel with aged copper, bridge the gap with a finish that's somewhere in the middle, like brushed stainless steel.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Released in the late ‘90s, the watch features stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold on the case and bracelet, as well as a silver dial with black Roman numerals and a date window at 6 o’clock.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2024
High-quality bearings made of stainless steel or ceramic can make a big difference from their cheaper counterparts.
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Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 13 June 2024
The apartments are equipped with stainless steel appliances, durable vinyl composition tile flooring and walk-in showers that have next to no threshold to cross over.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2024
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Word History
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 3 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
stainless steel
noun
: an alloy of steel and chromium that is highly resistant to stain, rust, and corrosion
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