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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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Francisco Rivero proudly shows off a large stainless steel pod in the middle of a cavernous concrete room.
—Collin Blinder, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Months later, the city issued two code violations on the property for overgrowth and trash and debris, but LTCF ultimately built a sleek, three-bedroom house on the lot, with quartz counter tops, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances and sold it in late 2021 for just under $360,000.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
When in doubt, check the label for stainless steel compatibility.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
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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 1 Feb. 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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