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stainless Definition

stain·less (stānlis)

adjective

  1. without a mark or stain
  2. that resists staining, rusting, etc.
  3. made of stainless steel

noun

flatware made of stainless steel

stainless Related Forms
stain·lessly adverb
stainless Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • steel: Case studies: pressure vessel steel, stainless steel, uranium dioxide, graphite.
  • sink: Inset stainless steel sink FULL SIZE with mono block mixer taps.
  • screw: The ankle was put back on with some good surgery and seven stainless steel screws.
  • oven: A stainless steel gas oven has been installed, with gas hob.
  • fastener: The rearsets come in a polished or a plain aluminum finish, with stainless steel fasteners.
  • bolt: Connect to the stainless steel bolts with the spare nuts.

Modifying Another Word

  • all: It's an all stainless steel case, highly polished with only storage marks on the cases.
  • not: For interest, the shiny external cladding is not stainless steel.
  • fully: I will have to replace it with a fully stainless steel version at some point.

Browse dictionary entries near stainless

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  10. staging
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  3. staircase
  4. stairs
  5. stairway
  6. stairwell
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