About The Word Ferric

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Ferric to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Ferric definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Ferric

Ferric Meaning & Definition
Ferric Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ferric?

[adj] of or relating to or containing iron

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ferric: ferrous

Related Terms | Find terms related to Ferric:

See Also |

Ferric In Webster's Dictionary

\Fer"ric\, a. [L. ferrum iron: cf. F. ferrique. See {Ferrous}.] Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in the ferrous compounds; as, ferric oxide; ferric acid. {Ferric acid} (Chem.), an acid, {H2FeO4}, which is not known in the free state, but forms definite salts, analogous to the chromates and sulphates. {Ferric oxide} (Chem.), sesquioxide of iron, {Fe2O3}; hematite. See {Hematite}.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Rowdyism ‐ rowdy behavior
  • Unbitter ‐ having or showing no resentment or desire for revenge; "remarkably…
  • Nympholepsy ‐ a frenzy of emotion; as for something…
  • Fop ‐ a man who is much concerned with his dress and…
  • Erecting ‐ the act of building or…
  • Holy roman empire ‐ the lands ruled by Charlemagne; a continuation of the Roman Empire…
  • Mail fraud ‐ use of the mails to…
  • Tapis ‐ a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and…
  • Orangeness ‐ any of a range of colors between red…
  • Acoustic power ‐ the physical…