Associations to the word «Ferric»

Wiktionary

FERRIC, adjective. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
FERRIC, adjective. (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3
FERRIC ACID, noun. (inorganic compound) A hypothetical acid, with chemical formula H2FeO4, known only as its salts
FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE, noun. (inorganic compound) a mixed salt of citric acid with iron and ammonia, Fe(NH4)3(C6H5O7)2; used to treat anemia, and in the manufacture of blueprint paper
FERRIC CARBIDE, noun. (metallurgy) A compound of iron with carbon (Fe3C).
FERRIC OXIDE, noun. (chemistry) The chemical compound Fe2O3, iron oxide where iron has a valence of +3. IUPAC has deprecated this term in favor of iron(III) oxide.
FERRIC SULFATE, noun. (US) (dated) (inorganic compound) iron(III) sulfate
FERRIC SULPHATE, noun. (British) (dated) (inorganic compound) iron(III) sulfate

Dictionary definition

FERRIC, adjective. Of or relating to or containing iron.

Wise words

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