iron scale

noun

The thin film that forms on the surface of wrought iron in the process of forging. It consists essentially of the magnetic oxide of iron.

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nouniron scale (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe thin film that forms on the surface of wrought iron in the process of forging. It consists essentially of the magnetic oxide of iron.
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