ferric
    adj 1: of or relating to or containing iron [syn: ferric,
           ferrous]

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.
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   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.
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