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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Crafted from soft, flexible silicone and durable stainless steel with smooth silicone tips, these BPA-free straws are built to last without retaining tastes, odors, or wear over time.
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The stainless steel material is also stain and odor-resistant.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Using a special cleaner formulated for stainless steel for the exterior is best.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The stainless steel capsule is shaped like a cylinder, not the typical box, because square edges tend to crack and break.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The stainless steel material is also stain and odor-resistant.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Using a special cleaner formulated for stainless steel for the exterior is best.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The stainless steel capsule is shaped like a cylinder, not the typical box, because square edges tend to crack and break.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stainless steel
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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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