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IRON

IRON is a 4 letter word which starts with the letter I and ends with the letter N for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(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 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.
(n.) An instrument or utensil made of iron; -- chiefly in composition; as a flatiron a smoothing iron etc.
(n.) Fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles.
(n.) Strength; power; firmness; inflexibility; as to rule with a rod of iron.
(n.) Of or made of iron; consisting of iron; as an iron bar dust.

Syllable Information

The word IRON is a 4 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for IRON is: i-ron


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