steel
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
Type of:
alloy; metal
Types:
alloy steel
austenitic steel
case-hardened steel
carbon steel
crucible steel
Damascus steel; Damask steel
chisel steel
hard steel
medium steel
mild steel; low-carbon steel; soft-cast steel
quenched steel
structural steel
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