wrought iron


noun
  1. a form of iron, almost entirely free of carbon and having a fibrous structure including a uniformly distributed slag content, that is readily forged and welded.

Origin of wrought iron

1
First recorded in 1670–80

Other words from wrought iron

  • wrought-iron, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for wrought iron

wrought iron

noun
    • a pure form of iron having a low carbon content and a fibrous microstructure. It is made by various processes and is often used for decorative work

    • (as modifier): wrought-iron gates

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