ferrous oxide

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English

Etymology

ferrous + oxide

Noun

ferrous oxide (uncountable)

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  1. (chemistry) The chemical compound FeO, iron oxide where iron has a valence of +2.

Usage notes

IUPAC has deprecated this term in favor of iron(II) oxide.

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