monobloc

[ mon-uh-blok ]

/ ˈmɒn əˌblɒk /

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denoting or pertaining to the casting of a complex metal object as a single piece rather than in separate parts.

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

From French, dating back to 1905–10; see origin at mono-, block

The case is a rubber "Monobloc" construction, that is, the entire case is pressed into shape at one time.
The Automobile Storage Battery|O. A. Witte