fer·rous (f r  s)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 |
Translations
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj [metal] → ferreux/euse
ferrous
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj → ferroso/a
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj → ferroso/a
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj → ferroso/a
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