Stainless steel, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

alloy

(Other definitions for alloy that I've seen before include "Bronze or brass, perhaps" , "Eg, pewter or brass" , "Mixture of two or more metals" , "Mixture of two or more metallic elements" , "A mix of two or more metals" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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