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FERROUS

Pronunciation (US):

• FERROUS (adjective)
The adjective FERROUS has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or containing iron

Familiarity information: FERROUS used as an adjective is very rare.

• FERROUS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Of or relating to or containing iron

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

ferric; ferrous

Pertainym:

iron (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)

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