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Alternative spellings
castiron
cast-iron
Etymology
Derived from the casting of this form of iron. See wrought iron for comparison
Adjective
en-adj
- context|not comparable Made of cast iron.
#: I use a castiron skillet for frying pancakes.
- durable|Durable; tough; resiliant.
#: Ernest has a cast-iron constitution and never gets sick.
- inflexible|Inflexible or without exception.
#: The school's cast-iron policy on admissions fees left no leeway for needy students.
Synonyms
(durable, tough, resiliant): bulletproof, impervious, iron, robust, unshakable
(inflexible or without exception): iron-clad, stern, unrelenting, unwavering
Noun
en-noun|sg=cast iron|-
- A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.
#: Cast iron is popular for cookware where an even heating temperature is important.
Translations
trans-top|hard, brittle alloy of iron, carbon, silicon
Czech: litina f
Finnish: valurauta
Italian: ghisa f
Navajo: béésh dit'óódÃgÃÃ
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Persian: �د� (Chodan)
Polish: żeliwo n
Russian: ��г�н m
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Related terms
wrought iron
pig iron
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