nodular cast iron

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noun

any of various cast irons strengthened by having the graphite content in the form of nodules rather than flakes, and containing cerium or magnesium as well as other additives.

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Also called ductile iron.

Origin of nodular cast iron

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby nodular cast iron

nod off, nodose, no doubt, nod out, nodular, nodular cast iron, nodule, nodulous, nodulus, nodus, noegenesis

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