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ferrous in Italian

ferrous in Italian is ferroso, ferreo, ferrico — ferrous means containing or relating to iron.

ferrous in Italian

ferroso
adj
Of an element: iron, or in certain ways similar to iron. (Said mainly of iron group elements, in any sense of that term.)
ferreo
adj
Of an element: iron, or in certain ways similar to iron. (Said mainly of iron group elements, in any sense of that term.)
ferrico
adj
Of an element: iron, or in certain ways similar to iron. (Said mainly of iron group elements, in any sense of that term.)

What does "ferrous" mean?

  1. adj Containing or relating to iron.
    "Ferrous metals like steel are attracted to magnets, unlike aluminium."
  2. adj In chemistry, describing iron compounds where the iron has a +2 charge.
    "Ferrous sulfate is often prescribed to treat iron-deficiency anaemia."
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ferrous in a sentence

  • Ferrous metals like steel are attracted to magnets, unlike aluminium.
  • Ferrous sulfate is often prescribed to treat iron-deficiency anaemia.

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What is "ferrous" in Italian?

"ferrous" in Italian is ferroso, ferreo, ferrico. ferrous means: Containing or relating to iron.

How do you use "ferrous" in a sentence?

Example: "Ferrous metals like steel are attracted to magnets, unlike aluminium." In Italian, "ferrous" is ferroso, ferreo, ferrico.

Are there other ways to say "ferrous" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "ferrous": ferroso, ferreo, ferrico.

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