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Meaning of ferric
Relating to or containing iron, especially in the form of ferric ions.
Etymology of ferric
The word "ferric" comes from the Latin "ferrum," meaning iron, and the suffix "-ic," which forms an adjective indicating a relationship to the root word.
Historically, the term "ferric" has been used in chemistry to describe compounds containing iron in its +3 oxidation state.
Synonyms
iron
metallic
metal
ferrite
ferrous
iron-based
metalloid
mineral
inorganic
ionic
electrolytic
galvanic
electrochemical
metallurgical
mineralogical
geochemical
analytical
chemical
inorganic
metallized
ferromagnetic
paramagnetic
diamagnetic
Definitions
- Relating to or containing iron, especially in the form of ferric ions.
- * Having a valency of three, especially in relation to iron.
Usage Examples
- The ferric ions in the solution reacted with the acid to form a precipitate.
- * The ferric oxide in the soil gave it a distinctive red color.
Antonyms
nonmetallic
nonionic
organic
covalent
non-electrolytic
nonelectrochemical
biomolecular
biochemical
synthetic
artificial
non-mineral
non-inorganic
non-metallurgical
non-geochemical