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pig iron


pig iron

noun

Definition of PIG IRON

: crude iron that is the direct product of the blast furnace and is refined to produce steel, wrought iron, or ingot iron
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First Known Use of PIG IRON

1665

Rhymes with PIG IRON

cast-iron, pump iron, steam iron, wrought iron

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