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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Made from durable stainless steel, the lights can withstand extreme weather conditions, including torrential rain and thick fog. — Emily Weaver, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 In addition to stainless steel, the watch is also available in yellow Rolesor gold, Everose Rolesor gold, yellow gold, white gold, and Everose gold. — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 At Coca-Cola Consolidated, shiny, stainless steel machines in rooms do the bottling work as quality assurance technicians monitor every line. — Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025 All costume jewelry will tarnish eventually unless it’s made of stainless steel or solid gold. — Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 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

noun
: an alloy of steel and chromium that is highly resistant to stain, rust, and corrosion

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