(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:38:24

Fer"rous (?), a. [Cf. F. ferreux. See Ferreous.] Chem.

Pertaining to, or derived from, iron; -- especially used of compounds of iron in which the iron has its lower valence; as, ferrous sulphate.

 

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