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nodular cast iron

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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Nearby words

  1. nodose rheumatism,
  2. nodosity,
  3. nodous,
  4. nodular,
  5. nodular amyloidosis,
  6. nodular fasciitis,
  7. nodular leprosy,
  8. nodular lymphoma,
  9. nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis,
  10. nodulation

Origin of nodular cast iron

First recorded in 1945–50
Also called ductile iron.
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