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Metals > Steel > Damascus steel

Preferred term

Damascus steel  

Definition

  • Steel ornamented with wavy patterns, noted for its hardness and elasticity, and formerly used especially for making sword blades [Web III]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • DAMASCENE STEEL
  • DAMASK STEEL

Notation

  • 111324

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-KZ3NXL0M-S

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