Definition of iron

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Iron (n.) 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 b

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Chaff :: Chaff (v. t.) To make fun of; to turn into ridicule by addressing in ironical or bantering language; to quiz.
Saw :: Saw (n.) An instrument for cutting or dividing substances, as wood, iron, etc., consisting of a thin blade, or plate, of steel, with a series of sharp teeth on the edge, which remove successive portions of the material by cutting and tearing..
Midge :: Midge (n.) Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvae are usually aquatic..
Ferrocyanide :: Ferrocyanide (n.) One of a series of complex double cyanides of ferrous iron and some other base.
Tinned :: Tinned (a.) Covered, or plated, with tin; as, a tinned roof; tinned iron..
Bed :: Bed (n.) A layer or seam, or a horizontal stratum between layers; as, a bed of coal, iron, etc..
Bridge :: Bridge (n.) A structure, usually of wood, stone, brick, or iron, erected over a river or other water course, or over a chasm, railroad, etc., to make a passageway from one bank to the other..
Chase :: Chase (n.) A rectangular iron frame in which pages or columns of type are imposed.
Rust :: Rust (n.) The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion..
Transom :: Transom (n.) The piece of wood or iron connecting the cheeks of some gun carriages.
Latten :: Latten (n.) Sheet tin; iron plate, covered with tin; also, any metal in thin sheets; as, gold latten..
Clip :: Clip (n.) An embracing strap for holding parts together; the iron strap, with loop, at the ends of a whiffletree..
Billboard :: Billboard (n.) A piece of thick plank, armed with iron plates, and fixed on the bow or fore channels of a vessel, for the bill or fluke of the anchor to rest on..
Facies :: Facies (n.) The general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment..
Cast Iron :: Cast iron () Highly carbonized iron, the direct product of the blast furnace; -- used for making castings, and for conversion into wrought iron and steel. It can not be welded or forged, is brittle, and sometimes very hard. Besides carbon, it contains sulphur, phosphorus, silica, etc..
Creeper :: Creeper (n.) A kind of patten mounted on short pieces of iron instead of rings; also, a fixture with iron points worn on a shoe to prevent one from slipping..
Iron :: Iron (n.) Of, or made of iron; consisting of iron; as, an iron bar, dust..
Millrynd :: Millrynd (n.) A figure supposed to represent the iron which holds a millstone by being set into its center.
Ballast :: Ballast (a.) Any heavy substance, as stone, iron, etc., put into the hold to sink a vessel in the water to such a depth as to prevent capsizing..
Bloom :: Bloom (n.) A mass of wrought iron from the Catalan forge or from the puddling furnace, deprived of its dross, and shaped usually in the form of an oblong block by shingling..
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