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die-cast

verb [T]
 
 
/ˈdaɪ.kɑːst/ US  /-kæst/

Definition

to make something by pouring liquid metal, plastic, etc., usually under pressure, into a mould (= hollow container)Industrial processing die-cast
 
 
adjective
a die-cast toyIndustrial processing
(Definition of die-cast verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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