FERROUS


Meaning of FERROUS in English

[ 'fɛrəs ]

■ adjective

1》 (chiefly of metals) containing or consisting of iron.

2》 Chemistry of iron with a valency of two; of iron(II).

Origin

C19: from L. ferrum 'iron' + -ous .

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