Definition of Feric
Fer"ric (?), a. [L. ferrum iron:
cf. F. ferrique. See Ferrous.] 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.
Ferric acid (Chem.), an acid,
H2FeO4, which is not known in the free state,
but forms definite salts, analogous to the chromates and
sulphates. -- Ferric oxide (Chem.),
sesquioxide of iron, Fe2O3; hematite. See
Hematite.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
- (chemistry) of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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