Definition and Synonyms for Ferrous

Definition of Ferrous

1. Of or relating to or containing iron Adjective

Synonyms for word "ferrous"

ferric

Lexical Analysis for "ferrous"

iron
Noun
pertainym
1
1. a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

Words Rhyme with ferrous

Etymology for ferrous

etymology hyperferremia
etymology nonferrous
etymologically related ferric
etymologically related ferro-
etymological origin of ferrum [Latin]
is derived from ferrous chloride
is derived from ferrous ferricyanide
is derived from ferrous fumarate
is derived from ferrous oxide
is derived from ferrous phosphate
is derived from ferrous sulfate
is derived from ferrous sulfide
is derived from ferrous sulphate
is derived from ferrous sulphide