iron oxide

English

Noun

iron oxide (countable and uncountable, plural iron oxides)

  1. (chemistry) Either of two compounds obtained by the reaction of oxygen on iron. Generally known as rust when hydrated.
    Synonym: E172 (when used as a food coloring)
    Hyponyms: iron(II) oxide, ferrous oxide, iron(III) oxide, ferric oxide

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