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ferrite

Syllabification: (fer·rite)
Pronunciation: /ˈferīt/

Definition of ferrite

noun

  • 1a ceramic compound consisting of a mixed oxide of iron and one or more other metals. Ferrite has ferrimagnetic properties and is used in high-frequency electrical components such as antennas.
  • 2 Metallurgy a form of pure iron with a body-centered cubic crystal structure, occurring in low-carbon steel.

Derivatives

ferritic

Pronunciation: /fəˈritik/

adjective
(ferrite (sense 2)).

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin ferrum 'iron' + -ite1

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