[steyn-lis] 
| 1. | having no stain; spotless. |
| 2. | made of stainless steel. |
| 3. | resistant to staining, rusting, the corrosive effect of chemicals, etc. |
| alloy steel containing 12 percent or more chromium, so as to be resistant to rust and attack from various chemicals. |
| stain·less (stān'lĭs) adj.
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| stainless steel (stān'lĭs) Pronunciation Key
Any of various alloys of iron that contain chromium, nickel, and small amounts of carbon. They may also contain minor amounts of other elements, such as molybdenum. Stainless steel is resistant to rusting and corrosion. |
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