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Define the word Ferrous

"Ferrous" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Ferrous \Fer"rous\, a. [Cf. F. ferreux. See Ferreous.] (Chem.)
   Pertaining to, or derived from, iron; -- especially used of
   compounds of iron in which the iron has its lower valence of
   two; as, ferrous sulphate.
   [1913 Webster]

"ferrous" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

ferrous
     adj : of or relating to or containing iron [syn: ferric]