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

Examples of stainless steel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The stainless steel tumblers will come in a variety of bold, summery hues for the limited-edition collection. Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024 The company then covers the lead pellet with a stainless steel disk, the same material used for the rest of the tumbler. Jody Serrano / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2024 Li said this can include stainless steel filters that use nanofiltration technology or reverse osmosis filters that can help remove other plastic-like contaminants. Install a faucet filter. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2024 This stand mixer comes with a 5.5-quart stainless steel bowl and a convenient tilt-back head for easy access when adding ingredients. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024 The Southeast Asian country boasts the world’s largest nickel reserves and last year produced about 40% of the world’s supply of the metal, which is used to make stainless steel and is also vital to the production of electric car batteries. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 26 Feb. 2024 The stainless steel teeth span the length of an inch, perfect for brushing through most lashes in one go. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024 Many chefs prefer nonstick pans over stainless steel. Micki Wagner, Saveur, 21 Feb. 2024 The teaser trailer, posted on Magnolia Network's YouTube channel on March 5, shows Joanna walking through the spacious property, full of stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef's kitchen with stainless steel accents, and a stunning view. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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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