malleable iron

American  

noun

1. malleable cast iron.

2. wrought iron.

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malleable iron British  

noun

1. Also called: malleable cast iron.  cast iron that has been toughened by gradual heating or slow cooling

2. a less common name for wrought iron

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Etymology

Origin of malleable iron

First recorded in 1815–25

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malleable iron

The industry uses 60% of the country's synthetic rubber, 50% of its malleable iron, 33% of its zinc, 25% of its steel and 17% of its aluminum.

From Time Magazine Archive

It soon became the biggest Southern producer of malleable iron castings.

From Time Magazine Archive

The welding of aluminum, cast iron, steel, copper, brass and malleable iron is clearly explained, as well as the proper way to burn the carbon out of the combustion head of the motor.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

A much more thorough and satisfactory result in the production of a pure malleable iron is thus obtained than is possible by hand puddling.

From Inventions in the Century by Doolittle, William Henry

Aluminum, cast iron, steel, copper, brass, bronze, and malleable iron are fully treated, as well as a clear explanation of the proper manner to burn the carbon out of the combustion head.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred