carbon steel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of carbon steel
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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After a several rounds of cooking with oil, carbon steel develops a naturally nonstick patina, similar to the slick surface of a well-seasoned cast iron pan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
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
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 • May 15, 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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