1a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
SynonymsFe, atomic number 26,
Hyponymsalpha iron, beta iron, cast iron, delta iron, galvanized iron, gamma iron, ingot iron, pig iron, scrap iron, structural iron, wrought iron,
Hypernymsmetallic element,
Type ofmetal, metallic element,
Typesalpha iron, beta iron, cast iron, delta iron, galvanized iron, gamma iron, ingot iron, pig iron, scrap iron, structural iron, wrought iron,
Part ofiron ore, steel,
See alsochalybeate, ferrous,