ferric
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English
Etymology
From Latin ferricus, from ferrum (“iron”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
ferric (comparative more ferric, superlative most ferric)
- Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
- (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron
chemistry: of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3
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Occitan
Pronunciation
Adjective
ferric m (feminine singular ferrica, masculine plural ferrics, feminine plural ferricas)
Further reading
- Diccionari General de la Lenga Occitana, L’Academia occitana – Consistòri del Gai Saber, 2008-2024, page 323.