01 a. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in …
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Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in the ferrous compounds; as, ferric oxide; ferric acid.(Chem.)
Phrases & compounds
Ferric acid —
an acid, H2FeO4, which is not known in the free state, but forms definite salts, analogous to the chromates and sulphates.