iron oxide
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editNoun
editiron oxide (countable and uncountable, plural iron oxides)
- (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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