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PRONUNCIATION OF IRONSTONE

ironstone  [ˈaɪənˌstəʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IRONSTONE

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Ironstone is a noun.
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WHAT DOES IRONSTONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ironstone

Ironstone

Ironstone is a sedimentary rock, either deposited directly as a ferruginous sediment or created by chemical replacement, that contains a substantial proportion of an iron compound from which iron either can be or once was smelted commercially. This term is customarily restricted to hard coarsely banded, nonbanded, and noncherty sedimentary rocks of post-Precambrian age. The Precambrian deposits, which have a different origin, are generally known as banded iron formations. The iron minerals comprising ironstones can consist either of oxides, i.e. limonite, hematite, and magnetite; carbonates, i.e. siderite; silicates, i.e. chamosite; or some combination of these minerals.

Definition of ironstone in the English dictionary

The definition of ironstone in the dictionary is any rock consisting mainly of an iron-bearing ore. Other definition of ironstone is Also called: ironstone china. a tough durable earthenware.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IRONSTONE


amazonstone
ˈæməzənˌstəʊn
brownstone
ˈbraʊnˌstəʊn
cornstone
ˈkɔːnˌstəʊn
greenstone
ˈɡriːnˌstəʊn
gunstone
ˈɡʌnˌstəʊn
hornstone
ˈhɔːnˌstəʊn
logan-stone
ˈləʊɡənˌstəʊn
milestone
ˈmaɪlˌstəʊn
minestone
ˈmaɪnˌstəʊn
moonstone
ˈmuːnˌstəʊn
quernstone
ˈkwɜːnˌstəʊn
rhinestone
ˈraɪnˌstəʊn
rottenstone
ˈrɒtənˌstəʊn
spleenstone
ˈspliːnˌstəʊn
sunstone
ˈsʌnˌstəʊn
swinestone
ˈswaɪnˌstəʊn
tinstone
ˈtɪnˌstəʊn
turnstone
ˈtɜːnˌstəʊn
veinstone
ˈveɪnˌstəʊn
whinstone
ˈwɪnˌstəʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IRONSTONE

ironlike
ironman
ironmaster
ironmonger
ironmonger´s
ironmongery
ironness
irons
Ironside
ironsides
ironsmith
ironstone china
ironware
ironweed
ironwoman
ironwood
ironwork
ironworker
ironworks
irony

WORDS THAT END LIKE IRONSTONE

birthstone
Blackstone
cobblestone
cornerstone
firestone
Gladstone
hearthstone
histone
keystone
kill two birds with one stone
limestone
Livingstone
Maidstone
rolling stone
sandstone
stepping stone
stone
tombstone
tone
touchstone
Yellowstone

Synonyms and antonyms of ironstone in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «ironstone» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IRONSTONE

Find out the translation of ironstone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ironstone from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ironstone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铁矿石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ironstone
570 millions of speakers

English

ironstone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Ironstone
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حجر الحديد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

железной руды
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

canga
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ironstone
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ironstone
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ironstone
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Eisenstein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

鉄鉱石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

철광석
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ironstone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

-quặng sắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Ironstone
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लोखंडी सपाट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

demir taşı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ironstone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ironstone
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

залізної руди
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ironstone
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ironstone
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ysterklip
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ironstone
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jernverk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ironstone

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IRONSTONE»

The term «ironstone» is regularly used and occupies the 79.133 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IRONSTONE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ironstone

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IRONSTONE»

Discover the use of ironstone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ironstone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Joe Ironstone: A Drama for Radio
March 3, 1928.
Paul Davies, 1997
2
Mason's Vista Ironstone
Detailed information about Mason Vista, precise captions and current values complete the book, making it a useful resource for collectors and ceramic historians alike.
Steve Yasgar, Fran Yasgar, 2005
3
White Ironstone: A Collector's Guide
White Ironstone: A Collector's Guide traces the history of ironstone manufacture and reveals the story of the large North American ceramics trade.
‎1996
4
Daniel Ironstone and the Legend of Eraleon: Battle for the ...
An ancient war.
Roderick Farmer, 2012
5
White Ironstone: A Survey of Its Many Forms : Undecorated, ...
This pictorial collectors' guide provides an alphabetic listing of all known shapes in plain, Flow Blue, Mulberry, and Copper Lustre decorataions.
Dawn Stoltzfus, Jeffrey B. Snyder, 1997
6
The Geology of the North Staffordshire Coalfields
lV.—lCHTIIYOD<JltULlTKS. Edestus trlserratus, E. T. Nei Oyracanthua formosns, Lintracaiithua Wardl, A. S. Woodw. flenoral Knowles Ironatone - Deep Mine IronBtooe Deep Mine Ironstone chalky Mine Ironatone - Kag Mine Ironstone Knowles ...
Walcot Gibson, George Barrow, Charles Bertie Wedd, 1905
7
The history and gazetteer of the county of Derby
0 Ironstone, a bed abounding with petrified muscle shells, conchyli- olithus myse ovalis of martin (Dogtooth! 0 Clay Ironstone, in cheesen.shaped nodules, containing septariae of carbonate of iron (Out man)., Clay Ironstone, in finger shaped ...
Stephen Glover, Thomas Noble, 1831
8
A Sketch of the Geology of Leicestershire and Rutland
Brown Ironstone Blue Bind . Black Batt . Black Sloam Black Batt . . Dark Blue Bind . Brown Ironstone . Blue Bind . Brown Ironstone . Blue Bind . . Brown Ironstone . Black Batt Coal Dark Grey Sloam Dark Grey Clunch Light Grey Clunchy Stone .
William Jerome Harrison, 1877
9
Consumer Choice in Historical Archaeology
Moderate-status sites are expected to have a preponderance of ceramic value in ironstone, and moderate proportions of both high- and low-valued whiteware compared with other sites. This profile is expected to result from less kitchenware  ...
S.M. SpencerWood, 1987
10
Memoirs of the Geological Survey of Great Britain and the ...
side of Raisdale is quite clear, and in Harton Gill the following section may be seen : — Section of the Ironstone Series in Harton Gill, Raisdale. The hard, laminated, sandy, ironstone band, crowded with Cardium truncatum, is very ...
‎1886

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IRONSTONE»

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Atlanta textile designer loves pillows, twists on classic pattern | www …
I collect: Dishes – white ironstone. My collection covers an entire wall of my dining room. Household issues I am fussy about: Lots of daylight. «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
2
KIRK: Shabby chic sale in Chatfield - Corsicana Daily Sun: Opinion
Also for sale will be prints, paintings, bluebird dishes, iron beds, furniture, knick knacks, vintage decanters, transferware, ironstone, and more. «Corsicana Daily Sun, Jul 15»
3
CHP sergeant, youth Explorers honored - Calaveras Enterprise …
On Tuesday, during an awards ceremony at Ironstone Vineyards, Hemenway was honored with the State of California Meritorious Achievement ... «Calaveras Enterprise, Jul 15»
4
Volvo V40 R-Design is as good as it looks - Daily Record
The sporty stance is further enhanced with an ironstone rear diffuser, silk-metal finished details, twin exhaust tailpipes and five-spoke ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
5
On sale (July 16, 2015)
Boston: With REO Speedwagon, July 25, Ironstone Amphitheatre. Broken Toys: Sat., Gallo Center. Come Together: The Beatles Concert ... «Stockton Record, Jul 15»
6
ATC's 90-year history included a land-use dispute in the …
There was a Ridge Route that followed the edges of farm fields to Yellow Breeches Creek, Boiling Springs and the Stony/Ironstone Ridge, and ... «The Sentinel, Jul 15»
7
Anne Arundel County and Howard County crime report
Jewelry and a laptop computer were stolen from a home. Ironstone Ct., 12:01 to 8 a.m. July 2. A bicycle was stolen from a back yard at a home. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
8
The Black Country is a land of ice and fire
The Black Country was a centre of the Industrial Revolution because of the easy availability of coal, ironstone, limestone, sands and gravels, ... «Birmingham Post, Jul 15»
9
Boston keeps the feeling alive, thanks to fans
The band Boston will play a double bill with REO Speedwagon at the Ironstone Amphitheatre July 25, 2015. FILE: Boston leadband members ... «Modesto Bee, Jul 15»
10
AMA Youth Sports raffling off a new car
“Sonora Subaru is the exclusive auto sponsor for the Ironstone Summer Concert Series. In my work and getting that to come to fruition with ... «Calaveras Enterprise, Jul 15»

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