Meaning Of The Word Stainless steel

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stainless steel
uncountable noun: Stainless steel is a metal made from steel and chromium which does not rust.

stainless steel in American English
steel alloyed with chromium, etc., virtually immune to rust and corrosion
noun: alloy steel containing 12 percent or more chromium, so as to be resistant to rust and attack from various chemicals

stainless steel in Automotive Engineering
noun: Stainless steel is a metal made from steel and chromium which does not rust.

stainless steel in British English
noun: 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 scalpel

stainless steel in Mechanical Engineering
noun: Stainless steel is a type of steel which has had chromium added to it. This improves its resistance to corrosion.

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