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ferric definition

fer·ric (fer′ik)

adjective

  1. of, containing, or derived from iron
  2. Chem. designating or of trivalent iron, or compounds containing such iron

Etymology: < L ferrum, iron (see ferro-) + -ic

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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