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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Produced in stainless steel and gold from 1963 to ‘69, Ref. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025 It’s made from durable, attractive stainless steel and has ergonomic knobs that are easy to grip. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Metal coffee mug trees blend well with stainless steel appliances, while wooden trees complement cabinetry of the same finish. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 As for the waste at San Onofre, 73 stainless steel canisters sit on a storage site at the north end of SONGS. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 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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