steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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Metal can handle rubbing alcohol to remove stains and extra fine steel wool to scrub away rust.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Sealing with durable materials such as steel wool, caulk, mesh screening, or rodent-proofing foam can dramatically reduce the likelihood of unwanted visitors.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Grill brushes can only do so much on their own, but the addition of steel wool takes cleaning to another level.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
Glass Surfaces Avoid using steel wool on glass surfaces at all costs.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Sealing with durable materials such as steel wool, caulk, mesh screening, or rodent-proofing foam can dramatically reduce the likelihood of unwanted visitors.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Grill brushes can only do so much on their own, but the addition of steel wool takes cleaning to another level.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
Glass Surfaces Avoid using steel wool on glass surfaces at all costs.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for steel wool
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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