Fe
Symbol, Chemistry.
Origin of Fe
From the Latin word
ferrum
Definition for fe (2 of 2)
Example sentences from the Web for fe
British Dictionary definitions for fe
Fe
the chemical symbol for
iron
Word Origin for Fe
from New Latin
ferrum
Medical definitions for fe
Fe
The symbol for the elementiron
Scientific definitions for fe (1 of 2)
Fe
The symbol for iron.
Scientific definitions for fe (2 of 2)
iron
[ ī′ərn ]
Fe
A silvery-white, hard metallic element that occurs abundantly in minerals such as hematite, magnetite, pyrite, and ilmenite. It is malleable and ductile, can be magnetized, and rusts readily in moist air. It is used to make steel and other alloys important in construction and manufacturing. Iron is a component of hemoglobin, which allows red blood cells to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide through the body. Atomic number 26; atomic weight 55.845; melting point 1,535°C; boiling point 2,750°C; specific gravity 7.874 (at 20°C); valence 2, 3, 4, 6. See Periodic Table. See Note at element.