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Berlin iron

Berlin iron noun: a very fusible variety of cast iron, from which figures and other delicate articles are manufactured. These are often stained or lacquered in imitation of bronze.

Noun

Berlin iron (uncountable)

  1. A very fusible variety of cast iron, from which figures and other delicate articles are manufactured. These are often stained or lacquered in imitation of bronze.

Questions about Berlin iron

What does Berlin iron mean?
Berlin iron means a very fusible variety of cast iron, from which figures and other delicate articles are manufactured. These are often stained or lacquered in imitation of bronze.
What part of speech is Berlin iron?
Berlin iron is a noun.

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