Ferric

/ˈfɛɹɪk/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
  2. 2
    Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of +3.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or containing iron wordnet

Synonyms

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ferrousiron-containingmetallic

Etymology

From Latin ferricus, from ferrum (“iron”).

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