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 appliances are all stainless steel while the breakfast area, which has ample space for a large table, is close to the slider that accesses the large rear deck.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
This provides the alloy with much improved corrosion resistance, even rivalling stainless steel.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
According to the notice, the recall involves Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Bulky silicone options look cheap and ironically, are also impossible to clean, but these stainless steel covers are easily removable, wipeable, and look high end.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
This provides the alloy with much improved corrosion resistance, even rivalling stainless steel.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
According to the notice, the recall involves Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Bulky silicone options look cheap and ironically, are also impossible to clean, but these stainless steel covers are easily removable, wipeable, and look high end.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 2026.
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