ferric

[ fer-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or containing iron, especially in the trivalent state.

ferric

/ ˈfɛrɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing iron in the trivalent state: ferric oxide ; designating an iron (III) compound

ferric

/ fĕr′ĭk /

1. Containing iron, especially iron with a valence of 3.
2. Compare ferrous

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferric¹

1790–1800; < Latin ferr ( um ) iron + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferric¹

C18: from Latin ferrum iron

Example Sentences

A photochemistry lab at Harvard collaborated in the research by providing measurements of the UV absorbance patterns of ferric iron under extreme acidic conditions, in an attempt to mimic the even more extreme Venusian clouds.

From Science Daily

As a precaution, however, we are monitoring the situation due to the use of ferric sulphate in some waste treatment works.

From BBC

The ferric red of Central Africa appeared in furrowed hills covered in sparse emerald grass.

From New York Times

A chemical spill caused sodium hypochlorite to mix with ferric sulfate at a Birmingham Water Works treatment plant near Highway 280, AL.com reported.

From Fox News

Authorities tell news outlets that irritating gas caused by a mixture of ferric sulfate and sodium hypochlorite was causing breathing problems for about a dozen workers.

From Seattle Times

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