stainless

Free of marks

Stainless means without stains or blemishes.

A stainless reputation is unblemished.

Stainless steel is an alloy resistant to rust and corrosion—so common that stainless alone often means stainless steel: The kitchen has stainless appliances.

The word emphasizes purity or durability: a stainless record of service.

pure

unblemished

Free from any defect

unsullied · flawless · unmarked · clean · gleaming · impeccable · untainted

alloy

steel

Carbon-hardened iron alloy

molybdenum · duplex · carbon · metallic · weldability · machinability · non-magnetic · metallurgy · fabrication · grade

aesthetic

sleek

Smooth and elegant

modern · minimalist · shiny · lustrous · gleaming · contemporary · industrial · professional · streamlined · sophisticated

durable

corrosion-resistant

Withstands oxidation and decay

heavy-duty · resilient · robust · hardwearing · weatherproof · low-maintenance · reliable · lasting · sturdy

hygienic

sterile

Free from microorganisms

hospital · laboratory · dental · instruments · implants · autoclave

kitchenware

cutlery

Eating implements collectively

sinks · countertops · pots · pans · utensils · refrigerator · dishwasher · mixing bowls · colander · ladle

Categories
Opposites
physical cleanliness

stainlessstained

Marred by discoloration

soiled · dirty · spotted · blemished · smirched

moral purity

stainlesstainted

Contaminated, made impure

sullied · defiled · tarnished · disgraced · blameworthy

material corrosion

stainlesstarnished

Oxidized and discolored

rusted · corroded · oxidized · rusting · pitted

Phrases
Family

stainless steel, stainless-steel

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G