corten means any type of weathering steel, a steel alloy which does not require painting and acquires a stable, rust-like appearance over time. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 94 out of 100.
Etymology
From the trademarked name COR-TEN.
noun
- Any type of weathering steel, a steel alloy which does not require painting and acquires a stable, rust-like appearance over time“Rudi Jass has developed a distinctly complementary style with copper, corten steel bronze, glass and stone.”