Ferrite

//ˈfɛɹaɪt// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic iron. countable, uncountable

    "ferrite transition zone"

  2. 2
    a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of a class of metal oxides which show ferrimagnetism; used in transformers, inductors, antennas, recording heads, microwave devices, motors and loudspeakers. countable, uncountable

    "ferrite magnets"

  4. 4
    a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent wordnet
  5. 5
    The anion FeO₂²⁻, and any of the salts (formally derived from the unknown ferrous acid) derived from it. countable, uncountable

    "sodium ferrite"

Etymology

From New Latin, from Latin ferrum (“iron”) + -ite.

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