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Wrought iron

Scope note

Iron alloy of fibrous nature made by melting white cast iron, passing an oxidizing flame over it, and rolling it into a mass; valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility. When describing objects produced or shaped by beating with a hammer, use "wrought."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011012

Broader Terms used

iron alloy

Term used for

iron, wrought
wrought-iron

Created

12yrs ago

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