Fe
Element twenty-six
Fe is the chemical symbol for iron, from Latin *ferrum*.
It appears in scientific contexts, periodic tables, and compound names: Fe₂O₃ is rust, Fe deficiency causes anemia.
The symbol is standard in chemistry and medicine but rarely used in everyday speech, where *iron* prevails.
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- myoglobinMuscle's oxygen-binding protein
- ferritinIron-storing blood protein
- hemeIron-porphyrin complex in blood
- cytochromesElectron-transferring heme proteins
erythrocytes · blood · anemia · hemochromatosis · bioavailability · chelation · fortification · supplement
Extracting metal from ore
forge · blast furnace · pig iron · cast iron · wrought iron · steel · carbon steel · stainless steel
Naturally magnetic mineral
- magnetiteMagnetic iron ore
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- ferromagnetismStrong atomic magnetic alignment
- attractionPull toward something
polarity · geomagnetism · magnetic field · flux · dipole · permeability · hysteresis · electromagnet
Element twenty-six
- ferrumIron's Latin name
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- atomic numberProton quantity per nucleus
- transition metalPartially filled d-orbital element
isotope · proton · neutron · electron · nucleus · valence · radioactive · decay
Unwavering mental determination
- ironcladImpossible to dispute
- steelyHard and unwavering
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
toughness · endurance · robustness · steadfastness · tenacity · durability · unyielding · unbending
Iron oxide coating
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- patinaSurface film from aging
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
flaking · pitting · galvanization · rustproofing · protective coating · moisture · degradation
Legendary substance enabling transmutation
- transmutationComplete change of form
- elixirMythical healing draught
- alembicDistillation apparatus
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
quintessence · arcane · esoteric · occultism · sorcery · potion · panacea · tincture
hemoglobin
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- myoglobinMuscle's oxygen-binding protein
- ferritinIron-storing blood protein
- hemeIron-porphyrin complex in blood
cytochromes · erythrocytes · blood · anemia · hemochromatosis · bioavailability · chelation · fortification · supplement · absorption
smelting
Extracting metal from ore
foundry · forge · blast furnace · pig iron · cast iron · wrought iron · steel · carbon steel · stainless steel · alloy
lodestone
Naturally magnetic mineral
- magnetiteMagnetic iron ore
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- ferromagnetismStrong atomic magnetic alignment
attraction · polarity · geomagnetism · magnetic field · flux · dipole · permeability · hysteresis · electromagnet · induction
iron
Element twenty-six
- ferrumIron's Latin name
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- atomic numberProton quantity per nucleus
transition metal · isotope · proton · neutron · electron · nucleus · valence · radioactive · decay · atomic mass
iron will
Unwavering mental determination
- ironcladImpossible to dispute
- steelyHard and unwavering
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
fortitude · toughness · endurance · robustness · steadfastness · tenacity · durability · unyielding · unbending · resolve
rust
Iron oxide coating
weathering · flaking · pitting · galvanization · rustproofing · protective coating · moisture · degradation
philosopher's stone
Legendary substance enabling transmutation
- transmutationComplete change of form
- elixirMythical healing draught
- alembicDistillation apparatus
hermeticism · quintessence · arcane · esoteric · occultism · sorcery · potion · panacea · tincture · calcination
- Chemical SymbolsH, C, N, O, S
- Filipino NamesAna, Antonio, Carlos, Carmen, Elena
- Chemistry Notationchemical symbol, chemical formula, molecular formula, chemical equation, subscript
- Santa FeNew Mexico's seat of government
- Santa Fe TrailNineteenth-century commercial route westward
- Santa Fe styleRegional desert aesthetic