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Rareiron oxide
The correct spelling is iron oxide.
How to pronounce iron oxide
noun
Say it like: Iro-n o-xid-e
The correct spelling is iron oxide. 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…
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- 1.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.
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