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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Frame, Display, and Adjustable Seat The frame and rear rack are made of high-carbon steel, with a net weight of 35kg.
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New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Twist 200 million lemon rinds, using only French carbon steel, rocking back & forth.
—Kortney Morrow, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
After reporting back to Huang and his team, the woks were changed to carbon steel, and now last for up to three years.
—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
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New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Twist 200 million lemon rinds, using only French carbon steel, rocking back & forth.
—Kortney Morrow, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
After reporting back to Huang and his team, the woks were changed to carbon steel, and now last for up to three years.
—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
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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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