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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Or a set of silverware to polish when stainless steel works fine? Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 There are a number of great kitchenware deals kicking around, including markdowns on nonstick and stainless steel cookware, air fryers, Keurigs, and immersion blenders. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025 Both the base and carafe are stainless steel for a sleek, modern aesthetic. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025 The stainless steel construction is durable and rust-resistant, built to last for many meals to come. Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 2 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 5 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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