Definition of STAINLESS

stainless

Plural: stainlesses

Noun

  • steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
  • Ellipsis of stainless steel.

Adjective Satellite

  • (of reputation) free from blemishes

Adj

  • Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
  • Unmarked, spotless.
  • Free from sin; morally pure.

Examples

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

Origin / Etymology

From stain + -less.

Synonyms

chromium steel, stainless steel, unstained, unsullied, untainted, untarnished, rustproof

Scrabble Score: 9

stainless: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
stainless: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stainless: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

stainless: valid Words With Friends Word