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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

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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}.

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