fer·ric (f r  k)adj. Of, relating to, or containing iron, especially with valence 3 or a valence higher than in a corresponding ferrous compound. |
ferric [ˈfɛrɪk]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) of or containing iron in the trivalent state: ferric oxide; designating an iron(III) compound
[from Latin ferrum iron]
| ferric (frk) Containing iron, especially iron with a valence of 3. Compare ferrous. |
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| Adj. | 1. | ferric - of or relating to or containing iron |
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