mild steel

noun

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

mild steel

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mild steel¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The use of wrought iron and later of mild steel has made the construction of such bridges very convenient and economical.

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The cross girders, stringers and wind-bracing are wrought iron, the rest of mild steel.

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In metal bridges wrought iron has been replaced by mild steel—a stronger, tougher and better material.

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The condensers were pear shaped in section, and built of mild steel plates.

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Mild steel is a good test, and a light gray iron is admirable for practice lessons.

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