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STAINLESS
stainless, unstained, unsullied, untainted, untarnished
(adjective) (of reputation) free from blemishes; “his unsullied name”; “an untarnished reputation”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
stainless (not comparable)
Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
Unmarked, spotless.
Synonyms
• (resistant to corrosion): rustproof
Noun
stainless (usually uncountable, plural stainlesses)
Short for stainless steel.
Anagrams
• saintless, saltiness, slatiness
Source: Wiktionary
Stain"less, a.
Definition: Free from stain; immaculate. Shak. The veery care he took to keep his name Stainless, with some was evidence of shame. Crabbe.
Syn.
– Blameless; spotless; faultless. See Blameless.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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