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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
Examples of stainless steel in a Sentence
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Made of solid and manufactured wood, the two-drawer piece has moveable stainless steel hanging rods in both drawers.
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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.
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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.
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
The gardening scissors have stainless steel blades for smooth cutting.
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Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
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Word History
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 18 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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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about stainless steel
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