STAINLESS

stainless, unstained, unsullied, untainted, untarnished

(adjective) (of reputation) free from blemishes; “his unsullied name”; “an untarnished reputation”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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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

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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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