ferrite
The interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic ironThe interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic iron.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic iron.
ferrite transition zone
Ferrit
a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent
(countable, uncountable)Any of a class of metal oxides which show ferrimagnetism; used in transformers, inductors, antennas, recording heads, microwave devices, motors and loudspeakers.
ferrite magnets
(countable, uncountable)The anion FeO₂²⁻, and any of the salts (formally derived from the unknown ferrous acid) derived from it.
sodium ferrite
calcium ferrite
Translations
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Origin
From New Latin, from Latin ferrum (“iron”) + -ite.From New Latin, from Latin ferrum (“iron”) + -ite.
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Forms
plural: ferritesSynonyms
4 synonyms- a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade:alpha-ferritealpha-Fe
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable