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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Its sleek design is made of high quality, double-walled stainless steel and plastic.
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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Ando selected a classic wintery white mother of pearl dial paired with a traditional stainless steel build.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Starbucks, for example, has three ways to remove caffeine: the natural decaffeination process, which uses liquid carbon dioxide forced into stainless steel tanks at high pressure, drawing out and dissolving the caffeine.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The cups are stainless steel, have a social district sticker and hold a decent-sized pour.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2024
There’s not much oak influence, as the wine was fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel, with about 10 percent seeing older barrels.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
Business at the mobile restaurant, a bright-green camper with a stainless steel kitchen, has been dwindling.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
These choice of metals feel very on trend, with lightweight titanium growing increasingly prevalent over classic stainless steel and the resurgence of precious metals, even within the sport and tool watch categories.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
It’s made of stainless steel and will work time and time again.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Ando selected a classic wintery white mother of pearl dial paired with a traditional stainless steel build.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Starbucks, for example, has three ways to remove caffeine: the natural decaffeination process, which uses liquid carbon dioxide forced into stainless steel tanks at high pressure, drawing out and dissolving the caffeine.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The cups are stainless steel, have a social district sticker and hold a decent-sized pour.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2024
There’s not much oak influence, as the wine was fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel, with about 10 percent seeing older barrels.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
Business at the mobile restaurant, a bright-green camper with a stainless steel kitchen, has been dwindling.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
These choice of metals feel very on trend, with lightweight titanium growing increasingly prevalent over classic stainless steel and the resurgence of precious metals, even within the sport and tool watch categories.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
It’s made of stainless steel and will work time and time again.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
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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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