wire wool

noun

British
: long threads of metal that are wound together to form a rough pad which is used for cleaning and polishing things

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“Wire wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wire%20wool. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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