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ferrous
[fer-uhs]
adjective
of or containing iron, especially in the bivalent state.
ferrous
/ ˈfɛrəs /
adjective
of or containing iron in the divalent state; designating an iron (II) compound
ferrous
Containing iron, especially iron with a valence of 2.
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Other Word Forms
- preferrous adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of ferrous1
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Example Sentences
Existing evidence suggests supplements are a more effective way to replenish iron stores than dietary changes alone and ferrous sulfate is the most effective iron supplement for young children.
Profits dived for 28 of 41 major industrial sectors during the period, with the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry reporting the deepest slump at 90.5%.
That led Magee and his colleagues to identify it as a chondrite, a meteorite made mostly of rock, in contrast to the iron and nickel composition of so-called iron or “ferrous” meteorites.
Conversely, Earth’s ferrous nucleus may have a metamorphosing surface, twisting any seismic waves that pierce it.
Iron ore prices have come under increased pressure in recent months due to persistent demand worries from top steel producer China, with the country's zero-COVID policy curtailing economic activity and weighing on ferrous markets.
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