ferric

1. a. 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. Source: opted

2. adj. of or relating to or containing iron Source: wordnet

3. 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. Source: webster

4. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically(Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valencethan in the ferrous compounds; as, ferric oxide; ferric acid. Ferricacid (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. SeeHematite. Source: adambom

5. j:100 a. of or relating to or containing iron Source: ecdict

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