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ferric oxide Definition

ferric oxide

noun

a brown or reddish oxide of iron, FeO, occurring naturally as hematite or prepared by the oxidation of iron: used as a pigment, in polishing compounds, in magnetic tapes, etc.

ferric oxide Usage Examples

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  • dominate: As it exists today, the third era was enriched with minerals dominated by ferric oxides.

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  1. ‹ ferric
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  3. ‹ ferri-
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  5. ‹ ferret
  6. ‹ ferreous
  7. ‹ ferredoxin
  8. ‹ ferrate
  9. ‹ Ferrara
  10. ‹ -ferous
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