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ferrous

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fer·rous  (frs)
adj.
Of or containing iron, especially with valence 2 or a valence lower than in a corresponding ferric compound.
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) of or containing iron in the divalent state; designating an iron(II) compound
[from ferri- + -ous]
ferrous  (frs)
Containing iron, especially iron with a valence of 2. Compare ferric.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.ferrous - of or relating to or containing iron
ferric
Translations
ferrous [ˈferəs] ADJ → ferroso
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj [metal] → ferreux/euse
ferrous
adj → Eisen-; ferrous chloride → Eisenchlorid nt
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj → ferroso/a
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj → ferroso/a


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