Complete Definition of "cast iron"

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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

  1. context|not comparable Made of cast iron.

#: I use a castiron skillet for frying pancakes.

  1. durable|Durable; tough; resiliant.

#: Ernest has a cast-iron constitution and never gets sick.

  1. 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|-

  1. 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'óódígíí
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Persian: چدن (Chodan)
Polish: żeliwo n
Russian: чугун m
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Related terms
wrought iron
pig iron

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