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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ferric \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}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ferric adj : of or relating to or containing iron [syn: {ferrous}]
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