stainless
pronunciation
How to pronounce stainless in British English:
UK ['steɪnləs]
How to pronounce stainless in American English:
US ['steɪnləs]
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- Adjective:
- of reputation
Word Origin
- stainless (adj.)
- 1580s, from stain (n.) + -less. Related: Stainlessly. Stainless steel is from 1917, a chromium-steel alloy (usually 14% chromium) used for cutlery, etc., so called because it is highly resistant to rust or tarnish.
Example
- 1. Second fermentation and conditioning take place in huge stainless steel tanks .
- 2. Even inco 's nickel is a vital ingredient of stainless steel .
- 3. The truth is the shamelessness ain 't stainless is that aim .
- 4. We want to buy steel and stainless and components .
- 5. 1 Bolts must be stainless steel or titanium .