iron oxide
Noun
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Noun
iron oxide (plural iron oxides)
- (chemistry) The compound obtained by the reaction of oxygen on iron. Either iron(II) oxide (old term ferrous oxide, chemical formula FeO) or iron(III) oxide (old term ferric oxide, chemical formula Fe2O3). Generally known as rust when hydrated.
- E172 when used as a food colouring
- Spanish: óxido de hierro
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