Ferric /(?)/
Fer·ric
Ferric
a.
- 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.
- Ferric oxide
- sesquioxide of iron, Fe2O3; hematite. See Hematite.