crucible steel

noun

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

Origin of crucible steel

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby crucible steel

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British Dictionary definitions for crucible steel

crucible steel

noun

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