iron mould

noun

The yellow discoloration of cloth by rusty iron.

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Synonyms & antonyms

nouna spot caused the staining with rust or ink

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iron mould. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iron%20mould

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