Stainless

adj, noun

adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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."

  2. 2
    steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration. not-comparable

    "Lead is used as part of the tumbler’s vacuum insulation and is covered by a stainless steel layer that protects consumers from lead exposure, according to the Stanley cup manufacturer, Pacific Market International."

  2. 2
    Unmarked, spotless. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Free from sin; morally pure. not-comparable

    "After that there were boastings in Hereot! Then did the warriors brag before their stainless queen."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of reputation) free from blemishes wordnet

Synonyms

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untarnishedabsolutebeyond all praiseblamelessbleachedblotless

Antonyms

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dirty

Example

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"My mind is as bright and clean as a stainless mirror."

Etymology

From stain + -less.

Related phrases

stainless steel

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