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stainless.

Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj

Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
not-comparable
Unmarked, spotless.
not-comparable
Free from sin; morally pure.
not-comparable

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English stain Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English stainless From stain + -less.

noun

Ellipsis of stainless steel.
abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis · uncountable · usually
The conveyors are made entirely of stainless and the whole facility is designed for regular washdowns.

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