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stainless steel Group of iron alloys that resist corrosion. Besides carbon, found in all steels, stainless steels contain from 12% to 25% chromium. This makes the steel stainless by forming a thin, protective oxide coating on the surface. Most also contain nickel. Other metals and non-metals may be added to give the steel particular properties.

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stain·less steel • n. a form of steel containing chromium, resistant to tarnishing and rust.

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