English Explanatory Dictionary

cast iron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.
adj
  1. Made of cast iron.
  2. Durable; tough; resilient.
  3. Inflexible or without exception.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cast iron.wav

Word forms

cast iron cast irons castiron cast-iron more cast iron most cast iron

Etymology

Derived from the casting of this form of iron. See wrought iron for comparison.

Synonyms

bulletproof impervious iron robust unshakable iron-clad stern unrelenting unwavering

Derived words

cast-iron plant cast-iron stomach
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