stainless

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stainless

The chef uses a stainless steel pot to cook soup.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Resistant to staining or discoloration: Describes a material, especially a type of steel, that does not easily show marks, rust, or corrosion.
    • Free from moral blemish or disgrace: Describes a reputation, character, or record that is untarnished and pure.

  2. Noun:

    • A type of steel alloy: A common term for steel containing chromium (and often nickel) that provides high resistance to rust and corrosion.
Usage and Examples
  • Adjective (Material Property):
    • We bought a set of stainless steel knives for the kitchen.
    • The sink is made of stainless material, so it's very easy to clean.
  • Adjective (Reputational Quality):
    • She maintained a stainless reputation throughout her long career in public service.
    • His record as a judge is stainless and beyond reproach.
Advanced Usage
  • "Stainless steel": This is the most frequent compound usage, referring specifically to the corrosion-resistant alloy. It is so common that "stainless" alone often implies "stainless steel" in contexts involving metals.
    • The surgical instruments are made from stainless steel.
  • Figurative use for purity: The adjective can be applied metaphorically to abstract concepts to emphasize their cleanliness or incorruptibility.
    • They fought for a cause with stainless ideals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Stainlessly (adverb): In a stainless manner. (Rarely used).
  • Stainlessness (noun): The quality or state of being stainless.
    • The stainlessness of the metal ensures its durability in marine environments.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (Material): Non-corrosive, rustproof, tarnish-resistant.
  • Adjective (Reputational): Unsullied, untarnished, unblemished, spotless, impeccable.
Antonyms
  • Adjective (Material): Corrosive, rust-prone, tarnished.
  • Adjective (Reputational): Tarnished, sullied, blemished, stained, soiled.
Related Phrases and Compounds
  • Stainless steel cutlery: Knives, forks, and spoons made from stainless steel.
  • Stainless reputation: An idiom-like phrase emphasizing a completely clean and honorable standing.
stainless

The chef uses a stainless steel pot to cook soup.

Adjective
  1. (of reputation) free from blemishes
    • his unsullied name
    • an untarnished reputation
Noun
  1. steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion

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