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ferro- Definition


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ferro-
combining form
    1. Relating to or containing iron.
      Example: ferroalloy
      Example: ferromagnetism
    2. chem.
      Denoting a compound that contains iron in its divalent state. Compare ferri- and ferrous.
      Example: ferrocyanide
Etymology: From Latin ferrum iron.



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