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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At first glance, the kitchen might look plucked from the 19th century, but there are marble countertops and stainless steel appliances that bring it up to date. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 Other advanced equipment includes a carbon fiber driveshaft to smooth power delivery, a modern Ford 8.8-inch rear end with a limited slip differential, and a Borla stainless steel dual exhaust system tuned specifically for the Ford engines. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The Artisan mixers also come in more colors (check out the textured dark green colorway, a limited edition collaboration with Magnolia's Hearth & Hand line at Target) and with both stainless steel and glass bowls. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 Holmes likes the sharp stainless steel blades and the overall design which is a little less wasteful than most other disposables. Marci Robin, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024 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 22 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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