Type of steel resistant to rust (9)

I believe the answer is:

stainless

(Other definitions for stainless that I've seen before include "Without colour" , "Without blemish" , "Resistant to marking" , "Squeaky-clean" , "Unmarked" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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