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Meaning of iron-rich
The primary meaning of "iron-rich" refers to something that contains a significant amount of iron.
Etymology of iron-rich
The word "iron-rich" is a compound adjective, with "iron" coming from Old English "īren", derived from Proto-Germanic "isarniz", and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European "h₁ésh₂r̥", and "rich" coming from Old English "rīc", derived from Proto-Germanic "rīkiz", and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European "h₃reǵ-".
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe substances or environments with high iron content.
Synonyms
ferric
ferrous
iron-based
metal-rich
mineral-rich
nutrient-dense
mineral-laden
iron-containing
iron-heavy
metal-laden
mineral-heavy
nutrient-rich
enriched
fortified
iron-fortified
mineral-fortified
metal-enriched
ferruginous
sideritic
hematitic
iron-bearing
iron-loaded
metal-loaded
mineral-loaded
nutrient-loaded
dense
concentrated
abundant
plentiful
rich
fertile
productive
lush
verdant
flourishing
thriving
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "iron-rich" is defined as containing a significant amount of iron, especially in relation to the nutritional value of food or the chemical composition of a substance.
- * It can also describe soil, water, or other environments that have high levels of iron.
Usage Examples
- Iron-rich foods, such as spinach and beans, are essential for a healthy diet.
- * The iron-rich soil in this region makes it ideal for growing certain types of crops.
- * The iron-rich water from the well was used for medicinal purposes.
Antonyms
iron-poor
iron-deficient
metal-poor
mineral-poor
nutrient-poor
depleted
impoverished
barren
infertile
unproductive
scarce
deficient
lacking
insufficient
meager
sparse
limited
restricted
low
minimal
negligible