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5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, February 21, 2017 · 47-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 21, 2017 · 47-Across · 5 letters
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the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
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