tungsten steel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tungsten steel
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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To cap it all, he would sink putts all day, usually by running the ball with conviction in the direction of the hole, and his nerve was made of tungsten steel.
From Reuters ● Sep. 25, 2016
Fire-sharpened metal chisels make way for tungsten steel and nylon mallets are used instead of wooden ones.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2013
A surge in orders for machine tools has boosted demand for tungsten steel used in cutting edges.
From Time Magazine Archive
The best practice is to machine the valves from tungsten steel forgings.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
Magneto field magnets are always made of tungsten steel alloy, so treated that it will retain its magnetism for lengthy periods.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
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