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 durable stainless steel bowl is big enough to mix up to nine dozen cookies in a single batch, and the machine has a powerful 300-watt mixing system that can handle difficult tasks with up to 12-speed settings.
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Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
If the slow cooker has a stainless-steel finish showing some streaks, rub a small amount of baby oil into the surface with a microfiber cloth to remove smudges and polish the stainless steel.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The dishwasher and a range with a gas cooktop are stainless steel.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Made with durable stainless steel, these locks won’t freeze or rust, even after years of use.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
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Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
If the slow cooker has a stainless-steel finish showing some streaks, rub a small amount of baby oil into the surface with a microfiber cloth to remove smudges and polish the stainless steel.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The dishwasher and a range with a gas cooktop are stainless steel.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Made with durable stainless steel, these locks won’t freeze or rust, even after years of use.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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