Fe (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Iron is an essential element for human health, particularly in the production of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in the blood.
- The steel beam was made from a combination of iron and carbon.
- The Earth's core is composed primarily of iron and nickel.
- Iron deficiency is a common nutritional disorder that can cause fatigue and weakness.
- The ancient Egyptians used iron to make tools and weapons, which helped them build their great pyramids.