Steel

Definition

Steel is an alloy made primarily from iron and carbon, often along with other elements like manganese or nickel to enhance certain properties like strength or resistance to rust.

Related terms

Carbon Steel: Steel that contains mainly iron and carbon, with smaller amounts of other elements.

Stainless Steel: A type of steel alloy that contains chromium which makes it resistant to tarnish and rust.

Alloying Element: An element added to a metal to improve its properties.