plural of iron ration

(historical) An emergency ration given to soldiers in the early 20th century, consisting of cakes made from beef bouillon powder and wheat; chocolate; and packets of salt and pepper.

A cement for joints, composed of cast-iron borings or filings, sal ammoniac, etc.

plate iron thinner than boilerplate and thicker than sheet iron or stovepipe iron

An iron guard on a wagon body, against which a wheel rubs when cramped too much.

A solution of iron acetate, used as a mordant by dyers.

The thin film that forms on the surface of wrought iron in the process of forging. It consists essentially of the magnetic oxide of iron.

Alternative form of ironsand (“sand with iron content”) / An iron ore in grains, usually the magnetic iron ore, formerly used to sand paper after writing. / steel filings used in fireworks.

The yellow discoloration of cloth by rusty iron.

(slang) A motor vehicle, such as a car or a motorbike.