hot-work steel

Definitions of hot-work steel
  1. noun
    an alloy steel that remains hard at a red heat; used to make metal-cutting tools
    synonyms: high-speed steel
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    type of:
    tool steel
    alloy steel that is suitable for making tools; is hard and tough and can retain a cutting edge
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