bog iron

Noun

Meaning

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bog iron (uncountable)

(geology) deposits of mixed oxides and hydroxides of iron formed when iron-bearing groundwater emerges onto the surface

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Synonyms

ironstone

Examples

However most iron as well as its forging was of domestic origin, probably from bog iron. Source: Internet

Iron ore was available throughout the country, including bog iron extracted from the ore in peat bogs in the north, the natural iron-bearing balls found in the Veluwe and the red iron ore near the rivers in Brabant. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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