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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Whitesmith :: Whitesmith (n.) One who works in tinned or galvanized iron, or white iron; a tinsmith..
Grill :: Grill (v. t.) A gridiron.
Run :: Run (a.) Melted, or made from molten material; cast in a mold; as, run butter; run iron or lead..
Setbolt :: Setbolt (n.) An iron pin, or bolt, for fitting planks closely together..
Griddle :: Griddle (n.) An iron plate or pan used for cooking cakes.
Kingbolt :: Kingbolt (n.) A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts..
Aich's Metal :: Aich's metal () A kind of gun metal, containing copper, zinc, and iron, but no tin..
Nontronite :: Nontronite (n.) A greenish yellow or green mineral, consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of iron..
With :: With (prep.) To denote association in respect of situation or environment; hence, among; in the company of..
Slit :: Slit (n.) To cut lengthwise; to cut into long pieces or strips; as, to slit iron bars into nail rods; to slit leather into straps..
Skid :: Skid (n.) A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan; also, by extension, a hook attached to a chain, and used for the same purpose..
Pharmacosiderite :: Pharmacosiderite (n.) A hydrous arsenate of iron occurring in green or yellowish green cubic crystals; cube ore.
Iron-hearted :: Iron-hearted (a.) Hard-hearted; unfeeling; cruel; as, an iron-hearted master..
Tug :: Tug (n.) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed..
Interest :: Interest (n.) The persons interested in any particular business or measure, taken collectively; as, the iron interest; the cotton interest..
Grenade :: Grenade (n.) A hollow ball or shell of iron filled with powder of other explosive, ignited by means of a fuse, and thrown from the hand among enemies..
Broil :: Broil (v. t.) To cook by direct exposure to heat over a fire, esp. upon a gridiron over coals..
Chill :: Chill (v. i.) To become surface-hardened by sudden cooling while solidifying; as, some kinds of cast iron chill to a greater depth than others..
Spade :: Spade (n.) An implement for digging or cutting the ground, consisting usually of an oblong and nearly rectangular blade of iron, with a handle like that of a shovel..
Lepidomelane :: Lepidomelane (n.) An iron-potash mica, of a raven-black color, usually found in granitic rocks in small six-sided tables, or as an aggregation of minute opaque scales. See Mica..
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