CASTIRON

Cast iron

Cast iron is iron or a ferrous alloy which has been heated until it liquefies, and is then poured into a mould to solidify. It is usually made from pig iron. The alloy constituents affect its colour when fractured: white cast iron has carbide impurities which allow cracks to pass straight through. Grey cast iron has graphitic flakes which deflect a passing crack and initiate countless new cracks as the material breaks.

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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 castiron 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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castiron

Noun

Adjective



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