Ferrous

/ˈfɛɹəs/ adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or containing iron.

    "ferrous metals"

  2. 2
    Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of +2.
  3. 3
    Of an element: iron, or in certain ways similar to iron. (Said mainly of iron group elements, in any sense of that term.)

    "ferrous metals"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or containing iron wordnet

Synonyms

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brassbrassybrazenbronzecopperdivalent iron

Example

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"The blacksmith used a ferrous metal to forge a sturdy horseshoe for the horse."

Etymology

From Latin ferrum (“iron”).

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