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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Owala Freesip Insulated Water Bottle With two layers of insulation, the stainless steel bottle keeps drinks icy cold for up to 24 hours. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 Together, these ingredients create a gentle, yet powerful, solution that restores shine to stainless steel without dulling its finish. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025 Are there any home remedies for removing scratches from stainless steel? Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025 Its stainless steel filter makes for a rich and unimpeded flavor, and its high-heat borosilicate glass carafe keeps those flavors intact. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stainless steel

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 21 Sep. 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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