stainless-steel

Shiny kitchen metal

Stainless steel is a steel alloy that resists rust and corrosion, typically containing chromium.

The term functions mainly as an adjective: stainless-steel appliances, a stainless-steel sink.

The hyphen appears when modifying a noun but is often dropped in casual usage.

material

alloy

Metallic combination

durable · non-reactive · hygienic · lustrous · molybdenum · tensile · hardness · polished · brushed · gauge

kitchenware

cookware

Food preparation equipment

  • potsVessels for cooking or planting
  • pansCriticizes severely
  • cutleryEating implements collectively

appliances · countertops · sinks · refrigerators · utensils · mixing bowls · colander · ladle · spatula · wok

aesthetic

sleek

Smooth and elegant

architectural · sculptures · fixtures · hardware · trim · cladding · facades · furniture · railings · balustrades

industrial

fabrication

Deliberately untrue statement

tanks · fasteners · bolts · fittings · flanges · structural · railings · exhaust · automotive · aerospace

Opposites
corrosion resistance

stainless-steelrusty

Corroded or unpracticed

corroded · oxidized · tarnished · carbon steel · cast iron

material composition

stainless-steelwood

Tree-derived building material

plastic · ceramic · glass · rubber · fabric

condition/appearance

stainless-steelrusty

Corroded or unpracticed

corroded · dirty · tarnished · weathered · pitted

Family

steel, stain, spotless, stained, stainless, steely, stains, unstained, staining

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G