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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Both wines were fermented in stainless steel, matured in oak casks for 30 months, and rested in bottle for an additional eight months prior to release. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 Similar to brands like Stanley and Yeti, Hydro Flask water bottles are vacuum insulated and made from stainless steel that’s coated in a host of eye-catching colors. Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 This style skips the oak barrels entirely, often fermented and aged in stainless steel or neutral vessels that don’t add any flavor of their own. Emily Price, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Wood is a softer service than stainless steel and therefore can help protect your knives from wear caused by scraping against the strip. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stainless steel

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stainless steel was in 1917

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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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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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