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 team also needed to modify the original differential with a custom stainless steel casing and high-pressure grease to handle the torque. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026 Its tilting head allows easier access to the stainless steel bowl while whipping up your favorite recipe, and the 10 speeds can handle even the stickiest of doughs. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026 This set by Home Hero comes with 32 pieces made of rust-resistant stainless steel and food-grade silicone. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 Nearby the sauna are five stainless steel, oblong plunge basins for 14 people containing water that’s 37 degrees to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, for an energizing effect. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026 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 24 Feb. 2026.

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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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