carbon steel

noun

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

carbon steel

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbon steel¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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

"As the country and the world transition to net zero, the demand for steel is growing - especially low carbon steel," she said.

From BBC

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

The carbon steel art piece depicts the press conference table that Ali, Brown and others sat at following their meeting 56 years ago, a moment captured in an iconic photograph.

From Seattle Times