ferric

(ferik)

adjective

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

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

See ferric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of, relating to, or containing iron, especially with valence 3 or a valence higher than in a corresponding ferrous compound.

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