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iron oxide

noun

Definition of IRON OXIDE

:  any of several oxides of iron: as
a :  ferric oxide
b :  the monoxide FeO of iron
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First Known Use of IRON OXIDE

1864
Medical Dictionary

iron oxide

noun

Medical Definition of IRON OXIDE

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

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. iron oxide
  2. synthetic iron oxide
  3. iron-oxide red
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