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