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Cast-iron

Cast-iron Meaning & Definition
Cast-iron Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cast-iron?

[n] an alloy of iron containing so much carbon that it is brittle and so cannot be wrought but must be shaped by casting
[adj] extremely robust; "an iron constitution"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cast-iron: iron | robust

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See Also | alloy cast iron | alloy iron | atomic number 26 | Fe | iron | pearlite | pig iron | pot metal

Cast-iron In Webster's Dictionary

\Cast" i`ron\ Highly carbonized iron, the direct product of the blast furnace; -- used for making castings, and for conversion into wrought iron and steel. It can not be welded or forged, is brittle, and sometimes very hard. Besides carbon, it contains sulphur, phosphorus, silica, etc.
\Cast"-i`ron\, a. Made of cast iron. Hence, Fig.: like cast iron; hardy; unyielding.

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