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iron vs cast-iron

cast-iron vs iron

iron is a noun but cast-iron is not a noun.

iron and cast-iron both are adjectives.

iron is a verb but cast-iron is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
iron Yes Yes Yes No
cast-iron No Yes No No
As adjectives, iron and cast-iron are synonyms defined as:
  • iron and cast-iron: extremely robust
iron (noun) cast-iron (noun)
home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
implement used to brand live stock
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
iron (adjective) cast-iron (adjective)
extremely robust extremely robust
iron (verb) cast-iron (verb)
press and smooth with a heated iron
Difference between iron and cast-iron

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