ferrous oxide

ferrous oxide

noun Chemistry.
a black powder, FeO, insoluble in water, soluble in acid.
Also called iron monoxide.


Origin:
1870–75
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Ferrous oxide is always a great word to know.
So is ethereal. Does it mean:
pertaining to, containing, or resembling ethyl ether
a colorless, flammable gas, C4H10, a saturated aliphatic existing in two isometric forms: used chiefly in the manufacture of rubber and as fuel
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ferrous oxide  
A black powder used to make steel, green heat-absorbing glass, and enamels. Chemical formula: FeO.
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