steel wool

Steel wool is an abrasive material made from fine steel shavings. It is used for scouring and burnishing. The term "wire wool" is a British equivalent, referring to metal threads wound into a rough pad for cleaning and polishing. Abrasives, in general, have diverse applications, including industrial uses like grinding and cleaning metal in foundries and steel mills, as well as more unusual uses such as shaping bones in plastic surgery or making stairs skidproof. Wootz steel, an ancient Indian steel, was produced by melting iron with wood chips to create steel with a uniform carbon composition, used for crafting items like swords.1234