English Expression · Advanced
pot metal
iron for casting pots
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒt ˌmetəl/
Meaning
In an older sense, iron used to cast cooking pots, distinguished from ordinary pig iron.
Example
The foundry used pot metal to cast the cooking pots.
The foundry used pot metal to cast the cooking pots.
Practice tips
- Practice pot metal out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
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- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.