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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The carbon steel blade is razor-sharp and cuts through even the toughest produce with minimal effort. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025 Its burners can run pretty hot underneath the 28-inch carbon steel griddle plate, and that can mean hot spots and some unevenness in temperature. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 14 June 2025 And while cleaning carbon steel isn’t an insurmountable chore, keeping it up does require some attention. Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025 Standout deals include a carbon steel trowel, a 20-pack of nursery plant pots under $20, and a durable pair of pruning gloves. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for carbon steel

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First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carbon steel was in 1856

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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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