CEFR B2

ferrous

adjective

Meaning

Containing or relating to iron.

Examples

The soil sample was tested for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Rust is a common sign of ferrous materials oxidizing.

Synonyms: iron-containing, chalybeate

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ferrous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛrəs/

Definition

Containing or relating to iron.

Examples

The soil sample was tested for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Rust is a common sign of ferrous materials oxidizing.
Many alloys are classified as ferrous or non-ferrous based on their iron content.

How to Use ferrous

ferrous metals (collocation): Metals that contain iron as their primary component. — "The recycling plant separates ferrous metals from non-ferrous ones."
ferrous sulfate (collocation): A chemical compound containing iron in the +2 oxidation state. — "Ferrous sulfate is used to treat iron deficiency anemia."

Synonyms of ferrous

Words with a similar meaning to ferrous:

Antonyms of ferrous

Words with the opposite meaning to ferrous:

non-ferrous

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