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cast-iron

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Noun

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.”

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cast-iron 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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