ferri-

1. a combining form with the meanings “iron,” “ferric,” used in the formation of compound words:

   ferriferous; ferricyanide.

ferri-

combining_form

1. See ferro-
   indicating the presence of iron, esp in the trivalent state Compare ferro-

   ferriferous

   ferricyanide

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferri-¹

< Latin, combining form of ferrum iron

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferri-¹

from Latin ferrum iron

Example Sentences

Jessica Ferri on discovering their out-of-print road trip—and its refreshingly honest account of their relationship.

From The Daily Beast

Ferri Chlo is found with all proteids and nucleins and herein acts as magnetic iron, aiding the play of the electrical travel.

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Obtemperantem illum propiusque congredi rubore compulsum, primo ferri ictu medium dissecat.

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Ferri Muriat., three grs quinia, in a tablespoonful of glycerine and a little whisky.

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In operacione cc ferri in boltes pro nova libraria per Johannem Harpham, fabrum, 8s.

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The ferri or ferrid cyanide of potassium discovered by Gmelin is often, but improperly, termed red prussiate of potash.

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