stainless
noun
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L328406 on Wikidata ↗adjective
- without stain/spot/blemish (literally)
Wiktionary
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English stain Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English stainless From stain + -less.
- Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
“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.”
- Unmarked, spotless.
- Free from sin; morally pure.
“After that there were boastings in Hereot! Then did the warriors brag before their stainless queen.”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English stain Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English stainless From stain + -less.
- Ellipsis of stainless steel.
“The conveyors are made entirely of stainless and the whole facility is designed for regular washdowns.”