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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First launched in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific, the collection features a Miffy plush sporting a green apron, ceramic mug, stainless steel travel cups and reusable bags. Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026 The kitchen comes standard with a dual-burner gas stove, stainless steel sink, 116-L refrigerator and extendable countertop. C.c. Weiss may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026 Considerations Before Getting Started The wrong products can take your stainless steel from gleaming to dull. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 There's a reason professional kitchens use stainless steel griddles. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 15 May 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 21 May. 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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