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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
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They are constructed of multi-ply stainless steel, or stainless steel with aluminum, but do not have a specific nonstick coating.
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Molly Allen, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2024
The water bottle is made with a durable stainless steel material that keeps my water ice cold for hours on end.
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Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
Williams chose the stainless steel variant with a contrasting rose gold dial, which perfectly complemented her bold red dress.
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
Other viral water bottles Hydro Flask 32 oz.: $44.95
Hydro Flasks were the original stainless steel water bottles.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
stainless steel
noun
: an alloy of steel and chromium that is highly resistant to stain, rust, and corrosion
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