(てっせい)

てっせい
noun, no-adjective
made of iron; iron-made
descriptive
1. made of iron; made of steel; iron-made
Describes something manufactured from iron or steel. Used as a modifier with の to describe objects.
この(もん)鉄製(てっせい)だ。
This gate is made of iron.
Iron frying pans conduct heat well.
The old iron bridge has rusted and deteriorated, so replacement is being considered.

Usage: 鉄製(てっせい) follows the productive pattern of material + (せい) (made of). It is used as a noun or as a modifier with .

Common collocations

Related patterns: The (せい) suffix is extremely productive. Other common examples include 木製(もくせい) (wooden), 金属製(きんぞくせい) (metal), 銅製(どうせい) (copper), 革製(かわせい) (leather), and 手製(てせい) (handmade).