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 Cubitts has surely made the most of this jewel box, utilizing stainless steel surfaces and ebonized ash to give the interior a clean, streamlined look that Broughton analogizes to the lines of an Edward Hopper painting. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024 The stainless steel construction will keep her beverage cold for up to 24 hours or warm for up to 12 hours, and the resealable lid can conveniently fit a straw for easy sipping. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 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 4 May. 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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