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

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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 31 Oct. 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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