oxide of iron

A form of iron oxide — Synonym of iron(II) oxide.

Meanings

nounoxide of iron (plural oxides of iron)

plural oxides of iron

  1. alternativearchaicAlternative form of iron oxide, any of iron(II) oxide, iron(III) oxide, or iron(II,III) oxide.
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