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Complete Definition of "wrought iron"

English

Etymology
Derived from the working of this form of iron; wrought is the old past and past participle of to work, a wrought metal is one that is hammered into shape. See cast iron for comparison

Noun
wrought iron

  1. A tough, malleable, ductile form of iron that is not cast, suitable for welding.

Translations
Finnish: takorauta

See also
cast iron
pig iron

See also
w:Wrought iron|Wikipedia article on wrought iron

io:wrought iron

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