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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Made of stainless steel, this durable corkscrew can remove natural and synthetic corks with a few turns of the wrist. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025 For major blemishes, consider a stainless steel scratch-removal kit, which includes special polishes and fine-grade sandpaper. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025 Look for a pair made from high-quality, non-corrosive stainless steel. Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025 West Village has studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom models with features such as quartz countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances and wood-style plank flooring, Community Manager Shelly Mitchell said at the opening. Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stainless steel

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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 29 Dec. 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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