Updated June 2026
Resistant to staining, corrosion, or rusting, particularly when describing steel alloys. Can also mean free from moral blemish or unmarked by disgrace.
“The kitchen features modern stainless steel appliances and fittings.”
Contains four instances of common letters S and valuable double S
Worth 9 points base; materials term with double S
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