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Meaning of ironstone
A type of ceramic material or a sedimentary rock
Etymology of ironstone
The word "ironstone" has its roots in the 17th century, derived from the combination of "iron" and "stone", referring to the presence of iron oxide in the rock or ceramic material
Historically, ironstone was used to describe a type of sedimentary rock that contained iron oxide, which gave it a distinctive color and properties
Synonyms
ceramic
porcelain
earthenware
stoneware
pottery
terra cotta
clay
china
brick
concrete
mortar
plaster
cement
granite
limestone
sandstone
slate
marble
brickstone
flagstone
bluestone
soapstone
puddingstone
cobblestone
pebble
shingle
gravel
aggregate
rock
boulder
pebblestone
siltstone
mudstone
claystone
shale
schist
gneiss
basalt
dolostone
quartzite
phyllite
tuff
travertine
onyx
jasper
agate
Definitions
- A type of ceramic material, typically made from clay and other minerals, used for pottery and other objects
- * A type of sedimentary rock, often containing iron oxide, used for building and construction
Usage Examples
- The ironstone pottery was famous for its durability and resistance to heat
- * The building's facade was made of ironstone, which gave it a unique reddish-brown color
- * The geologist studied the ironstone formation to understand the region's geological history