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ferrous

fer·rous

UK/ˈfɛɹəs/ US/ˈfɛrʌs/ rare

adjective

1.

of or relating to or containing iron

Synonyms

Origin

From ferro- + -ous, from Latin ferreus directly or via French ferreux, from ferrum (“iron”) + -eus (“-ous: forming adjectives”).

Phrases

  • ferrous carbonate
  • ferrous chloride
  • ferrous ferricyanide
  • ferrous fumarate
  • ferrous oxide
  • ferrous phosphate
  • ferrous sulfate
  • ferrous sulphate

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