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Definition steel in British English

steel noun

noun
/stiːl/
1

a strong metal made from a mixture of iron and carbon

Example

The works produced a million tons of steel a year.

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1.1

made of steel, or relating to steel

Example

a steel helmet/frame/rod/sink

Example

the steel industry

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1.2

the industry that produces steel and objects made of steel

Example

Iron and steel make up one quarter of the country's national income.

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Definition steel in British English