mild steel

American  

noun

1. low-carbon steel, containing no more than 0.25 percent carbon.

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mild steel British  

noun

1. any of a class of strong tough steels that contain a low quantity of carbon (0.1–0.25 per cent)

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Etymology

Origin of mild steel

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Most recently, she hired J&R Rockscapes to outline each bed with mild steel.

From Seattle Times

It was made of mild steel instead of corrosion-resistant copper nickel.

From Los Angeles Times

They converted cedar beds bit-by-bit to mild steel and stone as the cedar gave out from age.

From Seattle Times

Its tensile strength is greater than that of mild steel.

From Economist

Allentown Steel Fabricating says it provides a variety of custom fabrication and other services involving mild steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

From Washington Times