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ferrous sulfate

–noun Chemistry, Pharmacology.
a bluish-green, crystalline, saline-tasting, water-soluble heptahydrated solid, FeSO4·7H2O, used chiefly in the manufacture of other iron salts, in water purification, fertilizer, inks, pigments, tanning, photography, and in medicine in the treatment of anemia.


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1860–65
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Main Entry: ferrous sulfate
Function: noun
: an astringent iron salt obtained usually in pale green crystalline form FeSO4·7H2O and used inmedicine chiefly for treating iron-deficiency anemia

Main Entry: iron sulfate
Function: noun
: a sulfate of iron; especially : FERROUSSULFATE
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ferrous sulfate  
A bluish-green crystalline compound that is used in sewage and water treatment, and as a pigment and fertilizer. It is also used in medicine to treat iron deficiency. Also called green vitriol. Chemical formula: FeSO4·7H2O.
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