ferrite

[ fer-ahyt ]

noun
  1. Chemistry. a compound, as NaFeO2, formed when ferric oxide is combined with a more basic metallic oxide.

  2. Metallurgy. the pure iron constituent of ferrous metals, as distinguished from the iron carbides.

Origin of ferrite

1
1875–80; <Latin ferr(um) iron + -ite1

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ferrite

/ (ˈfɛraɪt) /


noun
  1. any of a group of ferromagnetic highly resistive ceramic compounds with the formula MFe 2 O 4, where M is usually a metal such as cobalt or zinc

  2. any of the body-centred cubic allotropes of iron, such as alpha iron, occurring in steel, cast iron, etc

  1. any of various microscopic grains, probably composed of iron compounds, in certain igneous rocks

Origin of ferrite

1
C19: from ferri- + -ite 1

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