Vocabulary : Iron to Iron-gray
Iron : 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. ;; An instrument or utensil made of iron; -- chiefly in composition; as, a flatiron, a smoothing iron, etc. ;; Fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles. ;; Strength; power; firmness; inflexibility; as, to rule with a rod of iron. ;; Of, or made of iron; consisting of iron; as, an iron bar, dust. ;; Resembling iron in color; as, iron blackness. ;; LikIron works : See under Iron, a.
Ironbark tree : The Australian Eucalyptus Sideroxylon, used largely by carpenters and shipbuilders; -- called also ironwood.
Ironbound : Bound as with iron; rugged; as, an ironbound coast. ;; Rigid; unyielding; as, ironbound traditions.
Iron-cased : Cased or covered with iron, as a vessel; ironclad.
