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iron
Noun
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An element with the symbol Fe and the atomic number 26.
A way to melt iron at very high temperatures to make steel was developed in Sri Lanka in 300 BC.
About 20% of women have low levels of iron in their blood.
An object that has iron in it is attracted to magnets.
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A metal from the element.
That door is made of iron.
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A tool which uses heat to remove wrinkles from cloth.
She used the iron on her skirt.
iron
Verb
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To remove wrinkles with an iron.
He irons his shirts.
act
Verb
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&; If you act in some way, you do something that makes people think you are that way.
When he must do something, he acts quickly.
Don't do anything strange. Just act normal.
She acted the fool when she saw him.
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If you act, you perform in a film or a play.
Daniel Radcliffe acts in the Harry Potter films.
act
Noun
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Something done, a deed.
Going into the house on fire to help a child was a brave act.
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An act is a law made by the government.
The UK's Freedom of Information Act was passed in 2004. It lets people ask questions of the government.
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An act is when you do something to make people believe something other than the truth.
Susan seems nice, but it's all an act.
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An act is a part of a play, opera, ballet, musical, film, or other theatrical piece. An act is sometimes divided into scenes.
The curtain comes down at the end of each act.