noun
Meaning 1
Any of a class of steels that resist corrosion; they are all alloys of iron, chromium, and carbon, and most also contain certain other elements as well (such as molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, or others).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
- Near-synonym: CRES (broadly synonymous)
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: SS, stainless, inox, CRES[Appendix:Glossary
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: alloy steel, steel, metal, material