mild steel

/ˌmaɪld ˌˈstil/
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Definitions of mild steel
  1. noun
    steel with less than 0.15% carbon
    synonyms: low-carbon steel, soft-cast steel
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    type of:
    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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