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cast iron

Syllabification: (cast i·ron)
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Definition of cast iron

noun

  • 1a hard, relatively brittle alloy of iron and carbon that can be readily cast in a mold and contains a higher proportion of carbon than steel (typically 2.0-4.3 percent).
  • 2 [as modifier] firm and unchangeable:there are no cast-iron guarantees

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