Ferric

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛɹɪk

Origin

From Latin ferricus, from ferrum ("iron")

Full definition of ferric

Adjective

1. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
2. (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3

Derived terms

• ferric acid
• ferric bromide
• ferric chloride
• ferric fluoride
• ferric oxide
• ferric state
• ferric sulfide, ferric sulphide
• ferricrete
• ferric orthophosphate
• ferric phosphate
• ferroso-ferric oxide
• potassio-ferric sulfate, potassio-ferric sulphate

Related terms

• ferrous
• ferryl