inox

stainless steel

noun ee-NOKS Rare

Origin: From French inoxydable (inoxidizable), abbreviated to inox.

Usage Note

Inox (short for acciaio inossidabile) is invariable in Italian — it does not change for number or gender: un piano in inox, pentole in inox. It is always masculine when used as a noun. The full form acciaio inossidabile is used in technical writing, while inox dominates product labelling and everyday speech.

Examples

"Il lavello della cucina è in acciaio inox."

Natural Translation

The kitchen sink is made of stainless steel.

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