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carbon steel

American

noun

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

carbon steel British

noun

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

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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 • Oct. 24, 2025

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 • Dec. 17, 2024

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

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

Seattle Seed Company Forged Steel Pruners Forged carbon steel utility shears are a must for any gardener, used for pruning small shrubs, coaxing bonsai and gathering herbs.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Monday arrived cold and raw, with a rising wind that brought a smell of snow from a sky the color of plain carbon steel.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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