iron oxide

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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 colouring)
    Hyponyms: iron(II) oxide, ferrous oxide, iron(III) oxide, ferric oxide

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