iron united with carbon, from which it possesses properties distinct from those of iron, and which render it of superior value. From its higher degree of hardness it admits a finer polish and affumes a brighter colour. When tempered, it possesses a higher degree of elasticity, and is also more sonorous. It is more weakly attracted by the lodestone; it receives more slowly the magnetic power, but it preserves it longer. When exposed to a moist air, it does not contract rust so easily as iron. See IRON, CHEMISTRY Index.

STEEL Bow Tenants. See TENURE.