carbon steel

noun

: a strong hard steel that derives its physical properties from the presence of carbon and is used in hand tools and kitchen utensils

Examples of carbon steel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Forged from 1025 carbon steel with co-forged tungsten and ceramic weighting to enhance feel, weight and balance, the XC2 line sways closer to the player’s/player’s distance category while its XC3 counterpart is in the game-improvement category. —Michael Loré, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

It’s crafted of lightweight carbon steel glazed in the brand’s signature enamel and includes two matching stoneware mugs that are dishwasher safe and resistant to chipping, scratching, and staining. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025

Its heavy-gauge carbon steel construction facilitates even heat distribution and baking without overbrowning the exterior in the oven. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025

Such is the state of interest and appreciation for the world of carbon steel pans. —Jordan Michelman, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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