adj
stainless
adj
1
Describing a metal alloy that resists rust and corrosion.
"The kitchen was fitted with stainless steel appliances."
2
Free of blemish or moral fault (a more literary use).
"They remembered her as a stainless character, above reproach."
How to Use Stainless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRust-resistant (of metal), or spotless/morally pure in older or figurative use.
Common pairings
stainless steel
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Etymology
Formed from stain plus the suffix -less, meaning "without."