Added 9 October 2026
ferric
/ˈfɛɹɪk/ adjective
Latin root: ferricus Wiktionary
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- Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
- Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of +3.
Origin
From Latin ferricus, from ferrum (“iron”).
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