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

Examples of stainless steel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Made of solid and manufactured wood, the two-drawer piece has moveable stainless steel hanging rods in both drawers. Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024 Its stainless steel blade and BPA-free cups are easy to clean, and Dad can even use the blender to make soups, sauces, and more. Quincy Bulin, Parents, 11 June 2024 Borg runs a small business, making stainless steel drinkware, and has had two five-figure checks for his company lost in the mail. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024 The gardening scissors have stainless steel blades for smooth cutting. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for stainless steel 

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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 16 Jun. 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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