stainless steel
Appliance finish material
Stainless steel is a steel alloy containing chromium, which makes it resistant to rust and corrosion.
The name refers to its ability to remain unstained by oxidation.
It's used for cutlery, surgical instruments, appliances, and architectural elements: stainless steel countertops, a stainless steel watch.
Often shortened to just stainless: The sink is stainless.
Food preparation equipment
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- appliancesPowered household equipment
- sinksDrops or wash basins
- countertopsHorizontal kitchen surfaces
implants · watches · jewelry · railings · balustrades · elevators · tanks · piping
Element twenty-four
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- molybdenumElement forty-two
- duplexDivided dwelling, shared walls
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
iron · carbon · ferrous · smelting · annealing · tempering · hardening · welding
Smooth and elegant
- modernOf recent times
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- reflectiveCasting back light
lustrous · contemporary · minimalist · sophisticated · industrial · metallic · brushed · satin
Resistant to oxidation
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- electrochemicalInvolving electricity and chemistry
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
- cathodicOf the negative electrode
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- robustStrong and durable
- toughDurable and strong
- resilientAble to recover quickly
sturdy · reliable · enduring · heavy-duty · solid · strong · lasting · stable
Free of harmful microbes
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- surgical-gradeMeeting operating-room standards
- medical-gradeSuitable for healthcare settings
laboratory · pharmaceutical · cleanroom · non-toxic · seamless · hospital
cookware
Food preparation equipment
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- appliancesPowered household equipment
- sinksDrops or wash basins
countertops · implants · watches · jewelry · railings · balustrades · elevators · tanks · piping · fasteners
chromium
Element twenty-four
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- molybdenumElement forty-two
- duplexDivided dwelling, shared walls
metallurgy · iron · carbon · ferrous · smelting · annealing · tempering · hardening · welding · fabrication
sleek
Smooth and elegant
reflective · lustrous · contemporary · minimalist · sophisticated · industrial · metallic · brushed · satin · matte
rustproof
Resistant to oxidation
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- electrochemicalInvolving electricity and chemistry
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
cathodic · anodic · inert · acid-resistant
hardwearing
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- robustStrong and durable
- toughDurable and strong
resilient · sturdy · reliable · enduring · heavy-duty · solid · strong · lasting · stable · reinforced
sanitary
Free of harmful microbes
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- surgical-gradeMeeting operating-room standards
medical-grade · laboratory · pharmaceutical · cleanroom · non-toxic · seamless · hospital
- cookware materialscast iron, ceramic, copper, aluminum, nonstick
- tablewareplate, dishes, fork, bowl, plates
- Steel Industryblast furnaces, steelworkers, pig iron, molten metal, rolling mills
- Alloysbrass, bronze, pewter, solder, amalgam
- appliance designergonomics, user interface, control panel, knobs, buttons
- flatware featureshandle, blade, tines, prongs, edge