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stainless

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Etymology

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From stain +‎ -less.

Adjective

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stainless (not comparable)

  1. Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
  2. Unmarked, spotless.

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stainless (usually uncountable, plural stainlesses)

  1. Ellipsis of stainless steel.
    The conveyors are made entirely of stainless and the whole facility is designed for regular washdowns.

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