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Fe

1 American  
Symbol, Chemistry.

  1. iron.

fe. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. fecit.

Fe British  

symbol

  1. iron

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Etymology

Origin of Fe

From the Latin word ferrum

Example Sentences

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The district was formed in 1871, and serves students in parts of Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk and Downey.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Joe Davis, an 81-year-old former Uber driver, now runs his own car service in Santa Fe, N.M.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“Santa Fe structure stands out like a monument in the city.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

As a lifelong athlete, he put a lot of thought into the gym at the Rancho Santa Fe house, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Train whistles, the fanfare of an approaching Santa Fe express, penetrated the courtroom.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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