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iron

[ahy-ern] / ˈaɪ ərn /


NOUN
hard, ferrous metal
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“You build on the brain’s natural ability to bring in important things, like iron or amino acids, and catch a ride,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“I voted for Abelardo because we need an iron fist,” said Viviana Gonzalez, who is 42 and from Bogotá.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The iron gives the cells unique magnetic properties that could allow them to respond to the planet's magnetic field.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Researchers found that these cells, called macrophages, accumulate iron while breaking down old red blood cells.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Lucky or unlucky, the sharp angle of the tamping iron made all the difference to Phineas.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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