steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Common Mistakes To Avoid Scrubbing too hard: Abrasive pads (like steel wool or rough sponges) can dull the surface fast.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Metal bristles and steel wool can rust, so scrub deposits off of your pots before washing them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Avoid the use of abrasive cleaning agents and tools, including scouring powders and pastes, as well as scrub sponges and steel wool pads that can scratch the cooking surface.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Common Mistakes To Avoid Scrubbing too hard: Abrasive pads (like steel wool or rough sponges) can dull the surface fast.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Metal bristles and steel wool can rust, so scrub deposits off of your pots before washing them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Avoid the use of abrasive cleaning agents and tools, including scouring powders and pastes, as well as scrub sponges and steel wool pads that can scratch the cooking surface.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for steel wool
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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