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Cast iron

A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.

📖 Definitions of "Cast iron"

noun

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."

adjective

1
Made of cast iron.
"I use a cast-iron skillet for frying pancakes."
2
Durable; tough; resiliant.
"Ernest has a cast-iron constitution and never gets sick."
3
Inflexible or without exception.
"The school's cast-iron policy on admissions fees left no leeway for needy students."

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