Definition of Cast iron

1. Noun. An alloy of iron containing so much carbon that it is brittle and so cannot be wrought but must be shaped by casting.

Generic synonyms: Atomic Number 26, Fe, Iron
Specialized synonyms: Alloy Cast Iron, Alloy Iron, Pot Metal
Terms within: Pearlite, Pig Iron

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cast Iron

castrator
castrators
castratory
castratos
Castries
Castro
Castroism
casts
cast about
cast anchor
cast around
cast aside
cast away
cast brace
cast down
cast iron (current term)
cast off
cast of characters
cast on
cast out
casual
casually
casualness
casualnesses
casuals
casualties
casualty
casualty
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