ferric
ferric · more ferric · most ferric
Pertaining to, derived from, or containing ironPertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
/ˈfɛɹɪk/
Meaning
2 sensesPertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
of or relating to or containing iron
Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of +3.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From Latin ferricus, from ferrum (“iron”).From Latin ferricus, from ferrum (“iron”).
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Forms
more ferric, most ferric| Comparative | more ferric Lesson |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- of or relating to or containing iron:ferrous
Word family
18 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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