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ferric
(fer¦ric)
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɛrɪk/
adjective
relating to iron.
Chemistry
of iron with a valency of three; of iron(III).
Compare with
ferrous
.
Origin:
late 18th century
: from Latin
ferrum
'iron'
+
-ic
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