alloy cast iron

6.0

A type of cast iron made by adding other metals to make it stronger and resist wear

noun
/əˈlɔɪ ˈkæst aɪrn/

Specialized

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Engine blocks are often made from alloy cast iron to enhance durability and performance.

Examples

The addition of chromium or nickel to alloy cast iron improves its mechanical properties.
Using alloy cast iron allows manufacturers to achieve higher resistance to wear and corrosion.
The engineer recommended using alloy cast iron for the new project.
Many manufacturers prefer alloy cast iron for its durability.
Engine blocks are often made from alloy cast iron to enhance durability and performance.
The addition of chromium or nickel to alloy cast iron improves its mechanical properties.
Using alloy cast iron allows manufacturers to achieve higher resistance to wear and corrosion.

Synonyms

alloy iron

vsalloy cast iron

Specialized

7.0

Metal made by mixing iron with other metals like nickel to make it stronger and resist heat

emphasizes improving strength and assisting heat treatment procedures

Surface Forms

alloy cast iron singular

alloy cast irons plural

Morphology

alloy + cast + iron

The phrase is compositionally built: 'alloy' (metal mixed with other metals) modifies 'cast iron' (iron poured and solidified in a mold), so a B1 learner who knows those constituents can infer it means cast iron containing additional alloying elements. This is a technical but predictable combination following normal modifier + noun patterns and mirrors equivalent terms in other languages, so the meaning is transparent.

Etymology

Alloy cast iron names a type of cast iron that has other metals added to it, and alloy means those extra metals. Imagine pouring hot iron into a mold and mixing in a little nickel or chromium to make it stronger; that's why it means 'cast iron' with added metals to improve strength.