ferrous

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/ˈfɛɹəs/ English

Definitions

adjective

Of or containing iron.
Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 2.

Related words

Synonyms

ferric iron steel smelting silicate smelter magnesium fumarate base black industry non-ferrous nonferrous foundries smelters ferrugineous

Antonyms

Associated

tartrate sulphate metallurgy sulfate folic heme oxalate alloys metals divalent

Rhymes

heiress serrous terrasse parous glareous derris nonferrous sclerous gerris claris

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