spiegel iron meaning

UK US /ˈspiɡəl ˈaɪɚn/ 4 syllables

spiegel iron (noun): pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel.

Definition of spiegel iron

  1. pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel

    Synonyms: spiegeleisen, spiegel

    Type of: pig iron

How to pronounce spiegel iron

spiegel iron is pronounced /ˈspiɡəl ˈaɪɚn/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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