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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After reporting back to Huang and his team, the woks were changed to carbon steel, and now last for up to three years.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Europe is introducing new regulations, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which makes imports of high-carbon steel more expensive.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Welsh says that a ceramic blade holds its edge longer than a stainless steel blade, while a carbon steel blade is easier to sharpen.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Its carbon steel boils water quickly, while retaining heat.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Europe is introducing new regulations, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which makes imports of high-carbon steel more expensive.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Welsh says that a ceramic blade holds its edge longer than a stainless steel blade, while a carbon steel blade is easier to sharpen.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Its carbon steel boils water quickly, while retaining heat.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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