Definition of Iron

Iron
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iron
Hardware, especially older and larger hardware of mainframe class with big metal cabinets housing relatively low-density electronics (but the term is also used of modern supercomputers). Often in the phrase big iron. Oppose silicon.
See also dinosaur.
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iron
n. Hardware, especially older and larger hardware of mainframe class with big metal cabinets housing relatively low-density electronics (but the term is also used of modern supercomputers). Often in the phrase big iron. Oppose silicon. See also dinosaur.

Iron Curtain Device
Owner: Soviet
A Soviet superweapon.
When built, it will charge up and then you can make a group of units invulnerable for a period of time (~30 seconds). Beware! you can't make infantry invulnerable - it will kill them instantly - so you can also use the Iron Curtain to kill a bunch of enemy infantry group together.
Like all other superweapons, when the Iron Curtain is built all players are notified and the shroud above it is removed.

Iron
(v. t.)
To smooth with an instrument of iron; especially, to smooth, as cloth, with a heated flatiron; -- sometimes used with out.
  
(v. t.)
To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.
  
(v. t.)
To furnish or arm with iron; as, to iron a wagon.
  
(n.)
The most common and most useful metallic element, being of almost universal occurrence, usually in the form of an oxide (as hematite, magnetite, etc.), or a hydrous oxide (as limonite, turgite, etc.). It is reduced on an enormous scale in three principal forms; viz., cast iron, steel, and wrought iron. Iron usually appears dark brown, from oxidation or impurity, but when pure, or on a fresh surface, is a gray or white metal. It is easily oxidized (rusted) by moisture, and is attacked by many corrosive agents. Symbol Fe (Latin Ferrum). Atomic weight 55.9. Specific gravity, pure iron, 7.86; cast iron, 7.1. In magnetic properties, it is superior to all other substances.
  
(n.)
Strength; power; firmness; inflexibility; as, to rule with a rod of iron.
  
(n.)
Rude; hard; harsh; severe.
  
(n.)
Resembling iron in color; as, iron blackness.
  
(n.)
Of, or made of iron; consisting of iron; as, an iron bar, dust.
  
(n.)
Not to be broken; holding or binding fast; tenacious.
  
(n.)
Like iron in hardness, strength, impenetrability, power of endurance, insensibility, etc.;
  
(n.)
Inflexible; unrelenting; as, an iron will.
  
(n.)
Firm; robust; enduring; as, an iron constitution.
  
(n.)
Fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles.
  
(n.)
An instrument or utensil made of iron; -- chiefly in composition; as, a flatiron, a smoothing iron, etc.
  

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Noun
1. a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
(synonym) Fe, atomic number 26
(hypernym) metallic element, metal
(hyponym) alpha iron
(substance-holonym) steel
2. a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
(hypernym) golf club, golf-club, club
(hyponym) driving iron, one iron
3. metal shackles; for hands or legs
(synonym) irons, chain, chains
(hypernym) shackle, bond, hamper, trammel, trammels
4. implement used to brand live stock
(synonym) branding iron
(hypernym) implement
5. home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
(synonym) smoothing iron
(hypernym) home appliance, household appliance
(hyponym) flatiron
(derivation) iron out

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Verb
1. press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"
(synonym) iron out
(hypernym) press
(hyponym) mangle
(entail) heat, heat up
(derivation) smoothing iron

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Adjective
1. extremely robust; "an iron constitution"
(synonym) cast-iron
(similar) robust

Iron hoof
Meaning
Poof (homosexual).
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang.

Eating irons
(pl. n.) eating utensils

Grid-iron
American football

Iron oneself out
get drunk

Jaffle iron
camping tool, used to make a toasted sandwich

Pump iron
work out with weights

Shooting iron
firearm, especially a pistol or revolver

Talk the leg off an iron pot
show the gift of the gab; talk a lot; talk at great length

Wouldn't work in an iron lung
lazy

iron
  orin

iron (hoof)
Rhyming Slang for 'proof' (homosexual). Sometimes also extended to "iron hoofter".

Iron
money

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iron
\i"ron\ (ī"ŭrn), n. [oe. iren, as. īren, īsen, īsern; akin to d. ijzer, os. īsarn, ohg. īsarn, īsan, g. eisen, icel. īsarn, jārn, sw. & dan. jern, and perh. to e. ice; cf. ir. iarann, w. haiarn, armor. houarn.]
1. (chem.) the most common and most useful metallic element, being of almost universal occurrence, usually in the form of an oxide (as hematite, magnetite, etc.), or a hydrous oxide (as limonite, turgite, etc.). it is reduced on an enormous scale in three principal forms; viz., cast iron, steel, and wrought iron. iron usually appears dark brown, from oxidation or impurity, but when pure, or on a fresh surface, is a gray or white metal. it is easily oxidized (rusted) by moisture, and is attacked by many corrosive agents. symbol fe (latin ferrum). atomic weight 55.9. specific gravity, pure iron, 7.86; cast iron, 7.1. in magnetic properties, it is superior to all other substances.
note: the value of iron is largely due to the facility with which it can be worked. thus, when heated it is malleable and ductile, and can be easily welded and forged at a high temperature. as cast iron, it is easily fusible; as steel, is very tough, and (when tempered) very hard and elastic. chemically, iron is grouped with cobalt and nickel. steel is a variety of iron containing more carbon than wrought iron, but less that cast iron. it is made either from wrought iron, by roasting in a packing of carbon (cementation) or from cast iron, by burning off the impurities in a bessemer converter (then called bessemer steel), or directly from the iron ore (as in the siemens rotatory and generating furnace).
2. an instrument or utensil made of iron; -- chiefly in composition; as, a flatiron, a smoothing iron, etc. my young soldier, put up your iron.
3. pl. fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles. four of the sufferers were left to rot in irons.
4. strength; power; firmness; inflexibility; as, to rule with a rod of iron.

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 pig iron 
 cast iron 
 angle iron 
 lily iron 
 iron age 
 rasing iron 
 iron box 
 brown iron ore 
 iron boot 
 tug iron 
 iron blue 
 magnetic iron 
 iron chancellor 
 damascus iron 
 iron cement 
 oligist iron 
 iron carbide 
 fluting iron 
 iron cage 
 iron cross 
 white iron pyrites 
 iron collar 
 weeding iron 
 box-iron 
 iron clay 
 chromic iron 
 iron deficiency anaemia 
 calking iron 
 iron curtain 
 big iron 
 iron crown 
 brand iron 
 iron filing 
 passive iron 
 iron disulfide 
 plane iron 
 iron deficiency anemia 
 making-iron 
 toggle iron 
 iron foundry 
 malleable iron castings 
 iron founder 
 malleable iron 
 iron flint 
 merchant iron 
 iron heel 
 travel iron 
 iron hat 
 stub iron 
 iron glance 
 decarbonized iron 
 iron furnace 
 iron liquor 
 two iron 

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 wrought iron 
 iron-sided 
 wrought-iron scrap 
 bar iron 
 titanic iron ore 
 reeming iron 
 green iron ore 
 t iron 
 reduced iron 
 horse iron 
 hoop iron 
 white iron 
 metallic iron 
 tue-iron 
 cast-iron 
 gauffering iron 
 gaufering iron 
 channel iron 
 gray iron 
 meteoric iron 
 pyrophoric iron 
 berlin iron 
 chinsing iron 
 fagot iron 
 bucking iron 
 tamping iron 
 harping iron 
 lofting iron 
 long iron 
 tank iron 
 specular iron 
 hawser iron 
 cramp iron 
 scrap iron 
 light iron 
 octahedral iron ore 
 meaking iron 
 scribing iron 
 crimping iron 
 crisping iron 
 russia iron 
 magnetic iron ore 
 tee iron 
 galvanized iron 

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 iron lady 
 grozing iron 
 iron horse 
 jagging iron 
 branding iron 
 polishing iron 
 iron man 
 firing iron 
 iron maiden 
 bog iron 
 iron lung 
 the iron duke 
 grappling iron 
 iron mould 
 rusty iron 
 iron mold 
 wire iron 
 iron manganese tungsten 
 iron overload 
 foot iron 
 iron out 
 smoothing iron 
 iron ore 
 boiler iron 
 iron oak 
 iron pyrites 
 boom iron 
 iron pyrite 
 argillaceous iron ore 
 iron putty 
 ingot iron 
 burling iron 
 iron trap 
 tire iron 
 iron scale 
 tired iron 
 iron sand 
 ripping iron 
 iron-gray 
 muck iron 
 iron-fisted 
 waffle iron 
 italian iron 
 iron-cased 
 rhombohedral iron ore 
 iron works 
 iron-sick 
 wrought-iron casting 
 iron-hearted 
 silvery iron 
 iron-grey 
 turfing iron 
 bridle iron 
 rub iron 
 iron-storage disease 

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iron
iarann

Brydai
Brydai = n. a heating iron, a heater

Haiarn
Haiarn = n. iron

Haiarndde
Haiarndde = a. teeming with iron

Haiarnddu
Haiarnddu = n. iron black

Haiarniad
Haiarniad = n. a doing with iron

Haiarnol
Haiarnol = a. of iron quality

Haiarnu
Haiarnu = v. to do with iron

Haiarnwedd
Haiarnwedd = n. iron hue

Mael
Mael = n. gain, profit, advantage, what is worked; iron

Malen
Malen = n. what is of iron; one accustomed to violence; a shield; Bellona

Rhawbal
Rhawbal = n. iron edged shovel

Trybed
Trybed = n. support; brand iron

Iron
To dream of iron, is a harsh omen of distress.

To feel an iron weight bearing you down, signifies mental perplexities and material losses.

To strike with iron, denotes selfishness and cruelty to those dependent upon you.

To dream that you manufacture iron, denotes that you will use unjust means to accumulate wealth.

To sell iron, you will have doubtful success, and your friends will not be of noble character.

To see old, rusty iron, signifies poverty and disappointment.

To dream that the price of iron goes down, you will realize that fortune is a very unsafe factor in your life.

If iron advances, you will see a gleam of hope in a dark prospectus.

To see red-hot iron in your dreams, denotes failure for you by misapplied energy.
  

Iron, as a material for armour
Surviving in a limited form after the fall of the Roman empire, until the 12th century the use of iron was restricted to weapons, mail hauberks, and casques or spangen helmets. During the 13th century sources for iron became more plentiful, and during the 14th century it became commonly available for use by armourers.

Recent tests by the Swiss Institute for Arms and Armour have shown that during the 15th century the use of steel , iron strengthened by the addition of carbon, was mastered by both Italian and German craftsmen. After the middle of the century most armour was made from steel rather than iron, making it more durable, resistant to rust , and more easily heat-treatable.

Metallophobia
Fear of metal

Iron
An essential mineral. Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen (via hemoglobin in red blood cells) and for oxidation by cells (via cytochrome). Deficiency of iron is a common cause of anemia. Food sources of iron include meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables and cereals (especially those fortified with iron). According to the National Academy of Sciences, the Recommended Dietary Allowances of iron are 15 milligrams per day for women and 10 milligrams per day for men. Iron overload can damage the heart, liver, gonads and other organs. Iron overload is a particular risk in people who may have certain genetic conditions (hemochromatosis) sometimes without knowing it and also in people receiving recurrent blood transfusions. Iron supplements meant for adults (such as pregnant women) are a major cause of poisoning in children.

iron
an important trace element needed for the production of red blood cells. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia.

Iron
Essential mineral. Iron's major function is to combine with protein and copper in making hemoglobin. Prevents anemia: as a constituent of hemoglobin, transports oxygen throughout the body. Virtually all of the oxygen used by cells in the life process are brought to the cells by the hemoglobin of red blood cells. Iron is a small but most vital, component of the hemoglobin in 20,000 billion red blood cells, of which 115 million are formed every minute. Serum iron may be increased in hemolytic, megaloblastic, and aplastic anemias, and in hemochromatosis, acute leukemia, lead poisoning, pyridoxine deficiency, thalassemia, excessive iron therapy, and after repeated transfusions. Drugs causing increased serum iron include chloramphenicol, cisplatin, estrogens (including oral contraceptives), ethanol, iron dextran, and methotrexate. Iron can be decreased in iron deficiency anemia, acute and chronic infections, carcinoma, nephrotic syndrome, hypothyroidism, in protein- calorie malnutrition, and after surgery. The iron assay is one of the less reliable tests on screening panels, so any abnormalities should be followed with other inquiry concerning iron metabolism (history of blood loss, alcohol consumption, lab tests for TIBC, ferritin, etc) before undertaking therapeutic interventions. A deficiency of iron may result in general weakness, paleness of skin, constipation, and/or anemia

iron
serum
Iron 13-32 micro mol/L
(50-150 micro gram/L)

Iron

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
Fe
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 55.85 gm)
Iron 100.0 % Fe
 Empirical Formula:
Fe0+
 Environment:
In meteorites and rarely basalts that have intruded carbon-rich sediments.
 IMA Status:
Approved IMA (Dana # Added)
 Locality:
Asteroid fragments and in German and Greenland basalts.
 Name Origin:
Probably Anglo-Saxon in origin.
Physical Properties:
 Cleavage:
[001] Perfect, [010] Perfect, [100] Perfect
 Color:
iron black, dark gray, or steel gray.
 Density:
7.3 - 7.9, Average = 7.6
 Diaphaniety:
Opaque
 Habits:
Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses., Granular - Generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix., Disseminated - Occurs in small, distinc t particles dispersed in matrix.
 Hardness:
4-5 - Fluorite-Apatite
 Luminescence:
None.
 Luster:
Metallic
 Streak:
gray
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Iron (Fe )
Atomic Mass : 55.847
Atomic Number : 26
Name Origins: Anglo-Saxon, iron; Latin, ferrum.
Year Discovered : Prehistoric.
Discovery Credits : Known to ancient civilizations.
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Iron
Fe

Iron
1. A colloquial term for any automobile.
2. A metal. Also see cast iron and chilled iron .

Iron
Mineral added to foods to help prevent anemia and other iron-deficiency diseases.

IRON
Iron is a catalyst throughout the plant, involved in energy and enzyme actions.

IRON
A metallic element found as an impurity in water in very small amounts. Also a metal which is widely used in the construction of HVAC and plumbing equipment; the major component of steel.

Iron
Name: iron
Symbol: Fe
Atomic number: 26
Atomic weight: 55.845 (2)
Group in periodic table: 8
Group name:
Period in periodic table: 4
Block in periodic table: d-block
CAS registry ID: 7439-89-6

Iron is a relatively abundant element in the universe. It is found in the sun and many types of stars in considerable quantity. Iron nuclei are very stable. Iron is a vital constituent of plant and animal life, and is the key component of haemoglobin.
The pure metal is not often encountered in commerce, but is usually alloyed with carbon or other metals. The pure metal is very reactive chemically, and rapidly corrodes, especially in moist air or at elevated temperatures. Any car owner knows this. Iron metal is a silvery, lustrous metal which has important magnetic properties.

SAFETY CURTAIN
A fireproof curtain that can be dropped downstage of the tabs to separate the audience from the stage in the event of fire. A Safety Curtain is required by most licensing authorities for theatres over 500 seats. The regulations also require that it is raised and lowered at least once in view of each audience (usually during the interval). Usually made from sheet metal and electrically operated, used to be made from iron faced with asbestos and lowered using a hydraulic damping system. Colloquially known as the "iron". See also Drencher.

iron
ferrum

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City: IRON

Iron
Tubal-Cain is the first-mentioned worker in iron (Gen. 4:22). The Egyptians wrought it at Sinai before the Exodus. David prepared it in great abundance for the temple (1 Chr. 22:3: 29:7). The merchants of Dan and Javan brought it to the market of Tyre (Ezek. 27:19). Various instruments are mentioned as made of iron (Deut. 27:5; 19:5; Josh. 17:16, 18; 1 Sam. 17:7; 2 Sam. 12:31; 2 Kings 6:5, 6; 1 Chr. 22:3; Isa. 10:34). Figuratively, a yoke of iron (Deut. 28:48) denotes hard service; a rod of iron (Ps. 2:9), a stern government; a pillar of iron (Jer. 1:18), a strong support; a furnace of iron (Deut. 4:20), severe labour; a bar of iron (Job 40:18), strength; fetters of iron (Ps. 107:10), affliction; giving silver for iron (Isa. 60:17), prosperity.

Iron

is mentioned with brass as the earliest of known metals. (Genesis 4:22) The natural wealth in iron of the soil of Canaan is indicated by describing it as a land whose stones are iron." (8:9) (Recent explorations have shown that iron ore is abundant in the northern part of Palestine.-ED.) The book of Job contains passages which indicate that iron was a metal well known. Sheet-iron was used for cooking utensils. (Ezekiel 4:3) cf. Levi 7:9 That it was plentiful in the time of David appears from (1 Chronicles 22:3) The market of Tyre was supplied with bright or polished iron by the merchants of by Dan and Javan. (Ezekiel 27:19) The Chalybes of the Pontus were celebrated as workers in iron in very ancient times. The product of their labor is supposed to be alluded to in (Jeremiah 16:12) as being of superior quality. Specimens of Assyrian iron-work overlaid with bronze were discovered by Mr. Layard, and are now in the British Museum. Iron weapons of various kinds were found at Nimroud, but fell to pieces on exposure to the air. (pious), one of the cities of Naphtali, (Joshua 19:38) hitherto totally unknown.
  

iron
Any one of a number of clubs with a head made of iron or steel. See definitions for individual clubs "two iron" etc.

iron
slang for the basket

Iron (metal)
shek-tukh

Iron

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