crucible steel


noun
  1. steel made in a crucible, especially a high-grade steel prepared by melting selected materials.

Origin of crucible steel

1
First recorded in 1875–80

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crucible steel

noun
  1. a high-quality steel made by melting wrought iron, charcoal, and other additives in a crucible

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