stainless steel
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stainless steel
A particularly pure and rust-resistant type of steel that is often used for kitchen appliances, cutlery, or in medical technology.
Die Spüle in unserer neuen Küche ist aus robustem Edelstahl gefertigt.
The sink in our new kitchen is made of sturdy stainless steel.
The word is made up of 'edel' (high-quality, valuable) and 'Stahl' (steel). So it literally describes a particularly high-quality steel.
Für das Geländer wurde glänzender Edelstahl verwendet.
Shiny stainless steel was used for the railing.
When something is made of this material, the preposition 'aus' (made of/from) is used. As an adjective, it is often used as the first part of a new word.
Mein neuer Wasserkocher ist aus Edelstahl.
My new kettle is made of stainless steel.
'Edelstahl' (stainless steel) is a material and therefore an uncountable noun. It is almost always used in the singular and often without an article when talking about the material in general.
Dieses Besteck ist aus Edelstahl und daher sehr langlebig.
This cutlery is made of stainless steel and is therefore very durable.
steel
Stahl is the general term for a solid iron alloy. Edelstahl is a particularly pure and rust-resistant type of steel. When rust resistance or this special material quality matters, Edelstahl is more precise; otherwise, Stahl may be sufficient.
Für das Regal in der feuchten Großküche verwendet die Firma rostfreien Edelstahl.
For the shelving in the damp commercial kitchen, the company uses rust-resistant stainless steel.
Für das Regal im trockenen Lager verwendet die Firma gewöhnlichen Stahl.
For the shelving in the dry warehouse, the company uses ordinary steel.
