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ferric

[fer-ik]

fer·ric

[fer-ik]
adjective Chemistry.
of or containing iron, especially in the trivalent state.

Origin:
1790–1800; < Latin ferr(um) iron + -ic
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ferric (ˈfɛrɪk)
 
adj
of or containing iron in the trivalent state: ferric oxide; designating an iron (III) compound
 
[C18: from Latin ferrum iron]

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ferric fer·ric (fěr'ĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing iron, especially with a valence of 3 or a valence higher than in a corresponding ferrous compound.

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ferric   (fěr'ĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
Containing iron, especially iron with a valence of 3. Compare ferrous.
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