ferric

/ˈfɛɹɪk/

Meanings

adjective

Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.

Examples :

"The rusty water pipe had a strong ferric odor. "

adjective

Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3

Examples :

"The rusty color of the old swing set indicates the presence of ferric oxide. "

chemistry compound substance material science

Related Words

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

presence noun

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

"Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw."

oxidation noun

/ˌɑksɪˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

The combination of a substance with oxygen.

"The oxidation of iron causes rust to form on metal objects. "

rusty adjective

/ˈɹʌsti/

Marked or corroded by rust.

"The old bicycle was rusty, so it wasn't rideable. "

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

valence noun

/ˈveɪləns/ /ˈvæləns/

An extract; a preparation, now especially one effective against a certain number of strains of a pathogen.

"The doctor prescribed a new valence to treat the common cold virus, which was effective against several strains. "

derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

indicates verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪts/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."

compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "