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ferrous - What does it mean?

Definition of 'ferrous'

English

(wikipedia)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Of or containing iron.
  • (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 2.
  • Antonyms

    * nonferrous

    Derived terms

    * ferrous chloride * ferrous ferricyanide * ferrous fumarate * ferrous oxide * ferrous phosphate * ferrous sulfate, ferrous sulphate * ferrous sulfide, ferrous sulphide

    See also

    * ferric * ferryl

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