bog iron

noun

deposits of mixed oxides and hydroxides of iron formed when iron-bearing groundwater emerges onto the surface

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Meanings

nounbog iron (uncountable)
  1. uncountablegeographydeposits of mixed oxides and hydroxides of iron formed when iron-bearing groundwater emerges onto the surface

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
bog iron ore
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