Define the word ferric"Ferric" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"
Ferric \Fer"ric\, a. [L. ferrum iron: cf. F. ferrique. See
Ferrous.]
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.
[1913 Webster]
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.
[1913 Webster]
"ferric" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"
ferric
adj : of or relating to or containing iron [syn: ferrous]
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