iron oxide

noun

: any of several oxides of iron: such as
a
: ferric oxide
b
: the monoxide FeO of iron

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According to the arrest affidavit police obtained a search warrant and found a glass jar, aluminum powder, black iron oxide and a pipe that was empty at the time. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Durupınar is a natural geological formation composed of sedimentary material rich in iron oxides. — Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 Titanium dioxide and iron oxides supply the pigment—though the former doesn’t make this a substitute for sunscreen—and light-reflecting mica keeps the finish from looking flat. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026 The results suggest the bright red pigment came from a clay rich in tiny particles of iron oxide, or haematite. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iron oxide

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First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of iron oxide was in 1790

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iron oxide

noun
: any of the oxides of iron
especially : ferric oxide

Medical Definition

iron oxide

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

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