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 deck comes in six fun designs, while the 125-inch aluminum alloy trucks with carbon steel kingpins and high rebound polyurethane bushings ensure safety and durability.
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Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
More serious cooks may prefer carbon steel and Damascus.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
While the grinding mechanism — the burrs — should be made of either carbon steel or ceramic, the housing may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
No piece of nonstick cookware, unlike, say, cast iron or carbon steel, is made to last forever.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Aug. 2024
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Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
More serious cooks may prefer carbon steel and Damascus.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
While the grinding mechanism — the burrs — should be made of either carbon steel or ceramic, the housing may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
No piece of nonstick cookware, unlike, say, cast iron or carbon steel, is made to last forever.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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