Stainless steel is a metal made from steel and chromium which does not rust.
...a stainless steel sink.
stainless steel in British English
noun
a.
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
b.
(as modifier)
stainless-steel cutlery
stainless steel in American English
steel alloyed with chromium, etc., virtually immune to rust and corrosion
stainless steel in Automotive Engineering
(steɪnlɪs stil)
noun
(Automotive engineering: Materials)
Stainless steel is a metal made from steel and chromium which does not rust.
The car will have handmade stainless steel trim.
The manufacturer has installed stainless steel rivets to strengthen both sides of the car.
Since stainless steel does not corrode, then the life of the car shell is virtually unlimited.
steel
stainless steel in Mechanical Engineering
(steɪnlɪs stil)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Materials)
Stainless steel is a type of steel which has had chromium added to it. This improves its resistance to corrosion.
Stainless steel does not corrode or rust outdoors as ordinary steel does.
Stainless steel is used for making knives and forks, kitchen sinks, surgical instruments and automobileparts.
Stainless steel is a type of steel which has had chromium added to it. This improves its resistanceto corrosion.
steel
Examples of 'stainless steel' in a sentence
stainless steel
These meals are prepared in stainless steel or glass containers.
Randolph, Theron G. & Moss, Ralph W. (contributor) An Alternative Approach to Allergies (1990)
He was thrown onto a stainless steel sink in the kitchen and watched electricity surge from his hand.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We all know stainless steel sinks.
The Sun (2009)
Made from quality stainless steel, this cutlery set will add elegance to your table.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Plain English painted wooden cabinets mixed with stainless steel island unit.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We have gone for lots of glass and stainless steel on the outside, with very modern interiors.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
If you have only one mixer bowl, a similarly sized glass or stainless steel bowl will work.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A loo with a lid stood in the corner and there was a double stainless steel sink along one wall.
The Sun (2010)
The crockery, stainless steel and cutlery have all been revamped and main meals will now be served with a linen napkin.
The Sun (2012)
The company says that it is not expecting any reduction in annual production of the metal, which is used to make stainless steel.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
As has the world's winemakers at last treating it seriously, using less sulphur and more cool fermentation in stainless steel.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Again, the choice of carbon or stainless steel is there, but there are many different shapes of trowel and fork head and lengths of handle.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
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stainless steel
British English: stainless steel /ˈsteɪnlɪs stiːl/ NOUN