die-cast

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to make by forcing molten metal (such as a zinc, tin, lead, or aluminum alloy) into a die

die-cast

2 of 2

adjective

"

: made by die-casting

a die-cast seal

die-cast coins

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

die entry 2 + cast

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