stainless

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9
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11
Letters
9

Definition of stainless

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
    “Lead is used as part of the tumbler’s vacuum insulation and is covered by a stainless steel layer that protects consumers from lead exposure, according to the Stanley cup manufacturer, Pacific Market International.”
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
    “Lead is used as part of the tumbler’s vacuum insulation and is covered by a stainless steel layer that protects consumers from lead exposure, according to the Stanley cup manufacturer, Pacific Market International.”
  2. (not-comparable)Unmarked, spotless.
  3. (not-comparable)Free from sin; morally pure.
    “After that there were boastings in Hereot! Then did the warriors brag before their stainless queen.”

noun

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable, usually)Ellipsis of stainless steel.
    “The conveyors are made entirely of stainless and the whole facility is designed for regular washdowns.”

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Etymology

From stain + -less.

Anagrams of stainless

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5 words

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