Associations to the word «Ir»

Wiktionary

IR, symbol. The ISO 3166-1 two-letter (alpha-2) code for Islamic Republic of Iran.
IR, symbol. (element symbol) symbol for iridium

Dictionary definition

IR, noun. A heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium.
IR, noun. A board of the British government that administers and collects major direct taxes.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley