stainless steel

noun
UK: /ˌsteɪn.ləs ˈstiːl/
US: /ˌsteɪn.ləs ˈstiːl/

  1. A type of steel that doesn't rust.

    1. My sink is made of stainless steel.
    2. The kitchen features appliances made of brushed stainless steel.

  2. An alloy of steel containing chromium, making it resistant to corrosion.

    1. This knife is made of stainless steel.
    2. Surgical instruments are commonly manufactured from high-grade stainless steel.
stainless steel adjective

  1. Made of stainless steel.

    1. I bought a stainless steel pan.
    2. The modern kitchen featured a stainless steel refrigerator and oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stainless steel" in English means: A type of steel that doesn't rust., An alloy of steel containing chromium, making it resistant to corrosion..

The phonetic transcription of "stainless steel" is /ˌsteɪn.ləs ˈstiːl/ in British English and /ˌsteɪn.ləs ˈstiːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "stainless steel": "My sink is made of stainless steel.". More examples on the page.