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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Nalgenes are lighter than stainless steel and, frankly, the only sane option for hiking.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 May 2025
Wan’s ice cream bar is purposefully bare bones—a single counter with stainless steel wells holding a rotation of limited-run flavors.
—Clarissa Wei, AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
Made with 99 percent Sauvignon Blanc and 1 percent Sémillon, it was fermented in equal parts stainless steel tank, concrete vats, and large format neutral oak then aged on its lees for 10 months.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Unlike nonstick or cast iron, stainless steel strikes a balance between durability and performance without requiring much special care.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 May 2025
Wan’s ice cream bar is purposefully bare bones—a single counter with stainless steel wells holding a rotation of limited-run flavors.
—Clarissa Wei, AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
Made with 99 percent Sauvignon Blanc and 1 percent Sémillon, it was fermented in equal parts stainless steel tank, concrete vats, and large format neutral oak then aged on its lees for 10 months.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Unlike nonstick or cast iron, stainless steel strikes a balance between durability and performance without requiring much special care.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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