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 stainless steel Répétition Souveraine, an ultra-thin minute repeater with a translucent dial, is offered here by its original owner. Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Place sugar in a heavy saucepan or medium stainless steel skillet. Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 28 May 2025 This stunning sculpture made of seven independently rotating stainless steel segments was designed by Czech artist David Černý. Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025 Once all 33 engines lit, the enormous stainless steel rocket—towering more than 400 feet (123 meters)—began to climb away from Starbase. ArsTechnica, 28 May 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 4 Jun. 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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