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