carbon steel

American  

noun

1. steel owing its properties principally to its carbon content; ordinary, unalloyed steel.

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carbon steel British  

noun

1. steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains

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Etymology

Origin of carbon steel

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Consequently, some manufacturers have begun pairing carbon steel with an aluminum core for more even heating, creating hybrid nonsticks with a three-ply construction similar to better stainless steel pans.

From The Wall Street Journal

From ingenious herb savers and handcrafted carbon steel roasters to powerful appliances and artisanal dinnerware, every item has been chosen with care to bring both beauty and practicality to the kitchen and beyond.

From Salon

Safer, more sustainable options: The safest, most sustainable cookware option are high-quality pans made from carbon steel, stainless steel and cast iron that will last a lifetime.

From Salon

Geothermal wells are usually constructed with carbon steel, she explains, but that quickly loses strength when temperatures exceed 200°C.

From BBC

One is the flavor imparted from hot, well-seasoned carbon steel or cast iron, two of the most common materials used to make woks.

From Salon