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: free from stain or stigma
the stainless purity of his boyish life—
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde2
a
: highly resistant to stain or corrosion
b
: made from materials resistant to stain
stainless silverware
stainlessly
adverb
: tableware made of stainless steel
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Examples of stainless in a Sentence
Adjective
nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diploma
Recent Examples on the WebJames McClain, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
However, even proprietary stainless steels can stain, especially if any cheaper steel fittings beneath the Cybertruck's panels react with the stainless product.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
The dining area, separated from the living room and kitchen via a pair of funky pass-throughs, is demarcated by a radiant modern chandelier; the sleekly modern kitchen offers a breakfast bar, custom cabinetry and plenty of countertop space, plus up-to-date stainless appliances.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
However, even proprietary stainless steels can stain, especially if any cheaper steel fittings beneath the Cybertruck's panels react with the stainless product.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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