crucible steel

/ˌkrusəbəl stil/
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Definitions of crucible steel
  1. noun
    steel made by the mixture of molten wrought iron, charcoal, and other substances in a crucible
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    steel
    an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
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