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:

• iron-containing
• chalybeate

Antonyms of ferrous

Words with the opposite meaning to ferrous:

• non-ferrous

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