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
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These sacs can be pricey, and carbon steel does not always bake evenly either.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
Still, this is a remarkably affordable option for a Japanese carbon steel chef's knife that excels in making more precise cuts.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Never put carbon steel knives in the dishwasher; always wash them by hand.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted from lightweight carbon steel that quickly brings water to a boil, which then prompts a single-tone whistle to alert you and your guests that tea is ready to be served.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
Still, this is a remarkably affordable option for a Japanese carbon steel chef's knife that excels in making more precise cuts.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Never put carbon steel knives in the dishwasher; always wash them by hand.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted from lightweight carbon steel that quickly brings water to a boil, which then prompts a single-tone whistle to alert you and your guests that tea is ready to be served.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for carbon steel
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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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