FERROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or containing iron

Synonyms:

ferric; ferrous

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

iron (a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood)

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