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Part of Speech: noun
Results: 15
1.
Fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles.
12.
The most common
and most useful metallic element,
being of almost universal occurrence, usually
in the form of an oxide (
as hematite,
magnetite, etc.),
or a
hydrous oxide (
as limonite, turgite, etc.).
It is reduced on an enormous scale in three principal forms; viz.,
cast iron, steel,
and wrought iron. Iron usually appears
dark brown,
from oxidation or impurity,
but when pure,
or on a
fresh surface,
is a
gray or white metal.
It is easily oxidized (
rusted)
by moisture,
and is attacked by many corrosive agents. Symbol Fe (
Latin Ferrum).
Atomic weight 55. 9. Specific
gravity, pure iron, 7. 86;
cast iron, 7. 1.
In magnetic properties,
it is superior
to all other substances.
Part of Speech: verb transitive
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