ferric

Meanings

• Noun

  A form of iron(III) ions or compounds, which can exist in various oxidation states and forms.

  - "Ferric chloride is a common inorganic compound."
  - "The ferric ion plays a crucial role in many biological processes."

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Variants

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ferric , ferric ammonium citrate , ferric ammonium citrates , ferric chloride , ferric chlorides , ferric oxide , ferric oxides

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'ferrum', meaning iron.

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Trivia

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1. Ferric compounds are commonly used in industry for various purposes, such as in the production of pigments, leather tanning, and water treatment.

2. The ferric ion plays a crucial role in the coagulation of wastewater and the removal of impurities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ferrous: The term 'ferrous' refers to iron(II) ions or compounds. While ferric and ferrous are chemically related, they have distinct properties and behave differently in chemical reactions.

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Culture

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In literature, ferric is often used in scientific and technical contexts. It has no significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "ferric"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a three-legged iron symbol to represent the ferric ion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ferric' with the element iron and its oxidation state (III).

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'ferric' as 'Fe' for iron and 'Ric' for the oxidation state (III).

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