iron
iron Lexical Profile
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• noun
A strong, hard magnetic silvery-gray metal, the chemical element of atomic number 26, widely used as a material for construction and manufacturing.
"The ancient bridge was constructed using massive girders of wrought iron."
A hand-held implement with a flat steel base, heated to smooth out wrinkles in fabric.
"She unplugged the iron and left it on the ironing board to cool down."
An essential dietary mineral required for the transport of oxygen in the blood, commonly found in red meat and leafy green vegetables.
"The doctor recommended a daily supplement to treat her severe iron deficiency."
• verb
To smooth clothes or fabric by pressing them with a heated iron.
"He spent Sunday evening ironing his dress shirts for the upcoming work week."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'īren', a variant of 'īsern', descending from Proto-Germanic '*īsarną' and Proto-Celtic '*īsarnom', ultimately referring to the metal.
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