canister damascus en · NOUN
Etymology
From canister + Damascus (“damascus steel”). From being made in a can, with the resultant steel having distinctive patterning originating from the separate steels used to make the billet.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A composite steel made by placing solid and powdered steels in a metal can, and fusing it together by forge welding using heat and pressure
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| canister Damascus | alternative | lexicographic |