Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

soft-steel

noun

sɔft stiːl

Definition

A type of steel that has a low carbon content, making it more ductile and malleable than harder steels, and allowing for easier fabrication and welding.

Examples

The car’s chassis was made of soft steel to absorb impact during a collision.
Soft-steel sheets are often used in the production of stamped metal products.
Welders prefer soft steel for its ease of manipulation and forming.

Meaning

Soft steel is commonly used in applications where flexibility and resistance to impact are more important than hardness, such as in automotive parts and machinery.