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Webster 1913 Edition


Ferric

Fer′ric

,
Adj.
[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.
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.
Pertaining to or extracted from iron. Ferric acid is the acid of iron saturated with oxygen.

Definition 2024


ferric

ferric

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Adjective

ferric (comparative more ferric, superlative most ferric)

  1. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
  2. (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3

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