stainless steel

noun

1. alloy steel containing 12 percent or more chromium, so as to be resistant to rust and attack from various chemicals.

stainless steel

noun

1. 1. a type of steel resistant to corrosion as a result of the presence of large amounts of chromium (12–15 per cent). The carbon content depends on the application, being 0.2–0.4 per cent for steel used in cutlery, etc, and about 1 per cent for use in scalpels and razor blades

   2. ( as modifier )

      stainless-steel cutlery

stainless steel

1. Any of various alloys of iron that contain chromium, nickel, and small amounts of carbon. They may also contain minor amounts of other elements, such as molybdenum. Stainless steel is resistant to rusting and corrosion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stainless steel¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

It consists of 365 stainless steel chimes, suspended from a circular canopy, each tuned to catch the wind and produce a soft harmony.

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Consequently, some manufacturers have begun pairing carbon steel with an aluminum core for more even heating, creating hybrid nonsticks with a three-ply construction similar to better stainless steel pans.

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Meanwhile, ithe kitchen, there are wooden cabinets with stainless steel appliances and bar seating.

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Unlike with curtains or cabinets, good, functional flatware is all made of the same material: 18/10 stainless steel.

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The space includes “dual islands topped with Taj Mahal quartz and premium stainless steel appliances set the stage for gatherings, complemented by an adjacent bar also finished in Taj Mahal quartz,” reads the listing.

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