Gusseisen
dasNounCast iron.
English translations
- 01
cast iron
- 02
cast iron
Word details
- German meaning
- Eisen, das durch Gießen in Formen hergestellt wird; oft spröde und widerstandsfähig gegen Hitze.
- English meaning
- cast iron
- Synonym
- Roheisen
- German example
- Der Ofen ist aus Gusseisen.
- English example
- The stove is made of cast iron.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Gusseisen
- Plural Form
- die Gusseisen
Related words
- Roheisen
Pig iron
- Zementit
Cementite is a chemical compound of iron and carbon (Fe3C) found in steel and cast iron, influencing its hardness.
- Eisenguß
Cast iron
- gusseisern
Cast iron means that something is made of cast iron or has the properties of cast iron, such as robustness and hardness.
- Sprödmetall
Brittle metal
- Eisenwerkstoff
Ferrous material
Example sentences with “Gusseisen”
Gusseisen ist sehr spröde, aber druckfest. (Cast iron is very brittle but resistant to pressure.)
Frequently asked questions
What gender is 'Gusseisen'?
It is neuter (das).