Definition of Ferric

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or containing iron.

Exact synonyms: Ferrous
Partainyms: Iron, Iron

Definition of 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.

Definition of Ferric

1. Adjective. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. ¹

2. Adjective. (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3 ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ferric

1. pertaining to iron [adj]

Medical Definition of Ferric

1. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically, denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in the ferrous compounds; as, ferric oxide; ferric acid. Ferric acid, sesquioxide of iron, Fe2O3; hematite. See Hematite. Origin: L. Ferrum iron: cf. F. Ferrique. See Ferrous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ferric

ferret out
ferreted
ferreter
ferreters
ferreting
ferretings
ferretlike
ferrets
ferretto
ferrety
ferri-
ferriable
ferriage
ferriages
ferrian
ferric (current term)
ferric acid
ferric alum
ferric ammonium citrate
ferric ammonium sulfate
ferric and ammonium acetate solution
ferric carbide
ferric chloride
ferric chloride reaction of epinephrine
ferric chloride test
ferric citrate iron reductase
ferric compounds
ferric fructose
ferric glycerophosphate
ferric hydroxide

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