1.
Noun
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
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.
2.
Noun
An instrument or utensil made of iron; -- chiefly in composition; as, a flatiron, a smoothing iron, etc.
3.
Noun
Fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles.
4.
Noun
Strength; power; firmness; inflexibility; as, to rule with a rod of iron.
5.
Noun
Of, or made of iron; consisting of iron; as, an iron bar, dust.
6.
Noun
Resembling iron in color; as, iron blackness.
7.
Noun
Like iron in hardness, strength, impenetrability, power of endurance, insensibility, etc.;
8.
Noun
Rude; hard; harsh; severe.
9.
Noun
Firm; robust; enduring; as, an iron constitution.
10.
Noun
Inflexible; unrelenting; as, an iron will.
11.
Noun
Not to be broken; holding or binding fast; tenacious.
12.
Verb
To smooth with an instrument of iron; especially, to smooth, as cloth, with a heated flatiron; -- sometimes used with out.
13.
Verb
To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.
14.
Verb
To furnish or arm with iron; as, to iron a wagon.
15.
Noun
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
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