iron oxide

noun

: any of several oxides of iron: such as
b
: the monoxide FeO of iron

Examples of iron oxide in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of iron oxide was in 1790

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“Iron oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iron%20oxide. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

iron oxide

noun
: any of the oxides of iron
especially : ferric oxide

Medical Definition

iron oxide

noun
: any of several oxides of iron
especially : ferric oxide

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