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Webster 1913 Edition
Ferric
Fer′ric
,Adj.
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
.Webster 1828 Edition
Ferric
FER'RIC
,Adj.
Definition 2024
ferric
ferric
English
Adjective
ferric (comparative more ferric, superlative most ferric)
- Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
- (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3
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pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron
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chemistry: of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3