ferrous
pronunciation
How to pronounce ferrous in British English:
UK [ˈferəs]
How to pronounce ferrous in American English:
US [ˈfɛrəs]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or containing iron
Word Origin
- ferrous
- ferrous: see farrier
- ferrous (adj.)
- "pertaining to or containing iron," 1865, from Latin ferreus "made of iron," from ferrum "iron" (see ferro-). In chemistry, "containing iron," especially with a valence of two. Contrasted with ferric.
Example
- 1. Ferrous sulfate inks can only be brought out with heat .
- 2. Prevent interactions with the ferrous magnet parts .
- 3. Changxing county ferrous metal materials company .
- 4. Non ferrous : who are the next adjust and control ones ?
- 5. Middle and small enterprises bring more opportunities for the non ferrous industry ?