Ferrous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɛɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ferrous is an adjective meaning Of or containing iron.
Meaning
Of or containing iron.
More Meanings
- (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of +2.
- Of an element: iron, or in certain ways similar to iron. (Said mainly of iron group elements, in any sense of that term.)
Example Sentences
ferrous scrap
ferrous metals
Synonyms for ferrous
Depending on context, synonyms include ferric, siderous.
Antonyms for ferrous
Common opposites include nonferrous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ferric, iron, steel, smelting, silicate, smelter.
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