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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The Loomis sunglasses were designed in stainless steel for this edition, featuring fine metal lines, soft curves and a confident silhouette. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 Spray the cleaner on your stainless steel refrigerator, then wipe with an unused microfiber cloth going in the direction of the grain or striations of the stainless steel. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025 Most kitchen trash cans are made of either stainless steel or plastic. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025 The best roasting pans are heavy metals such as stainless steel or copper. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 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 10 Jul. 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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