steel (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon
def widely used in construction
def mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
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Hypernym alloy, metal
Derivationally related form steel → steely; steel → steel
Substance meronym iron, Fe, atomic number 26; pearlite
Hyponym alloy steel; austenitic steel; case-hardened steel; carbon steel; crucible steel; Damascus steel, Damask steel; chisel steel; hard steel; medium steel; mild steel, low-carbon steel, soft-cast steel; quenched steel; structural steel
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Derivationally related form steely → steel; steel → steel
Hyponym alloy, metal
Substance holonym iron, Fe, atomic number 26; pearlite
Hypernym alloy steel; austenitic steel; case-hardened steel; carbon steel; crucible steel; Damascus steel, Damask steel; chisel steel; hard steel; medium steel; mild steel, low-carbon steel, soft-cast steel; quenched steel; structural steel

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