Meaning of the word "carbon steel" in English

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carbon steel

US /ˌkɑːr.bən ˈstiːl/
UK /ˈkɑː.bən stiːl/
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Noun

steel in which the main alloying element is carbon, with no minimum content specified for other alloying elements (such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or vanadium)

Example:
The chef preferred knives made of high-carbon steel for their sharpness.
Bridges are often constructed using durable carbon steel.