Iron Ore
Meaning
Primary
Iron Ore
Word Type
noun
Reading
てっこう
Notes
Groups
鉄鉱 Iron Ore
鋼鉄 Steel
Remarks
Iron is an element while steel is an alloy comprised of iron and carbon. Steel is man made, so you won't find it in nature. You won't find steel in ore, only iron which can be manufactured into steel.