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鋳鋼 (ちゅうこう, chuukou) Japanese meaning: cast steel | Kotomora

鋳ちゅう鋼こう

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Meanings

1

cast steel

Technical term for steel that has been cast into a shape, as opposed to forged or rolled steel.

この部ぶ品ひんは鋳ちゅう鋼こうで作つくられている。
This part is made of cast steel.

Kanji

鋳casting, mint
鋼steel

Related words

鋳ちゅう鉄てつ
鋳鉄 is cast iron, which has higher carbon content and is more brittle than cast steel.
鋼はがね
鋼 is a general term for steel; 鋳鋼 specifically refers to steel that has been cast.

Etymology

Compound of 鋳 (cast, mint) and 鋼 (steel). The reading is on'yomi.