ferrous

[ fer-uh s ]
/ ˈfɛr əs /
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adjective Chemistry.

of or containing iron, especially in the bivalent state.

Origin of ferrous

1860–65; < Latin ferr(um) iron + -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM ferrous

pre·fer·rous, adjective

Words nearby ferrous

ferroprotein, ferrosilicon, ferrotitanium, ferrotungsten, ferrotype, ferrous, ferrous oxide, ferrous sulfate, ferrous sulfide, ferrous sulphate, ferrovanadium

Words related to ferrous

rigid, steely, steel, firm, immovable, unbending, heavy, adamant, thick, cruel, dense, implacable, indomitable, inexorable, insensible, obdurate, relentless, robust, strong, stubborn

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British Dictionary definitions for ferrous

ferrous
/ (ˈfɛrəs) /

adjective

of or containing iron in the divalent state; designating an iron (II) compound

Word Origin for ferrous

C19: from ferri- + -ous

Medical definitions for ferrous

ferrous
[ fĕr′əs ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or containing iron, especially with a valence of 2 or a valence lower than in a corresponding ferric compound.

Scientific definitions for ferrous

ferrous
[ fĕr′əs ]

Containing iron, especially iron with a valence of 2. Compare ferric.