[ 'fɛrʌɪt ]
■ noun
1》 a ceramic ferrimagnetic oxide of iron and one or more other metals, used in high-frequency electrical components such as aerials.
2》 Metallurgy a form of pure iron occurring in low-carbon steel.
Derivatives
ferritic fɛ'rɪtɪk adjective
Origin
C19: from L. ferrum 'iron' + -ite 1 .