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01metal that does not rust
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science
adj. made of a special metal that does not rust or get stained easily.
adj. describing a steel alloy containing chromium that is resistant to rusting, corrosion, and staining.
“We bought a new stainless steel sink for the kitchen renovation.”
“The architect specified stainless steel cladding for the exterior to ensure the building maintained its appearance despite the salty coastal air.”
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02morally pure
C1 · Advanced Literary · Formal
adj. having a perfect reputation or being free from any moral mistakes.
adj. free from moral blemish or sin; possessing an unspotted reputation.
“After twenty years in politics, he still has a stainless reputation.”
“The candidate presented himself as a man of stainless character, though his opponents worked tirelessly to find any past indiscretion.”
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03stainless steel items
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Cooking
n. knives, forks, and spoons made from stainless steel.
n. a collective term for cutlery or kitchenware manufactured from stainless steel alloys.
“She polished the stainless until it shone like a mirror.”
“The restaurant invested in high-quality stainless for the dining room to reduce the long-term costs of replacing damaged silverware.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “stainless” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Unless you want to shell out for the Vitamix Stainless Steel container ($250) , this is the best blender you can buy that’s made with glass.” “Tesco also said sales of its stainless steel colanders rose by more than 130% week on week, while sales of its plastic versions rose 13%.” “Results from the stainless steel Ilsa Turbo Express were drinkable, if somewhat hollow and flat, and brews from the Grosche Milano Red were the worst — watery and flavorless.” Etymology
From stain + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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