mild steel

noun

mild steel

any of a class of strong tough steels that contain a low quantity of carbon (0.1–0.25 per cent)

First recorded in 1865–70

The use of wrought iron and later of mild steel has made the construction of such bridges very convenient and economical.

The cross girders, stringers and wind-bracing are wrought iron, the rest of mild steel.

In metal bridges wrought iron has been replaced by mild steel—a stronger, tougher and better material.

The condensers were pear shaped in section, and built of mild steel plates.

Mild steel is a good test, and a light gray iron is admirable for practice lessons.

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