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ferric

 

[ หˆfษ›rษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemical compound

Ferric refers to the trivalent iron ion, denoting iron that has a +3 oxidation state. It is commonly found in various iron compounds and plays a crucial role in many biological processes, particularly in oxygen transport. Ferric compounds can combine with other elements, forming salts or oxides that are often involved in industrial applications. Due to its reactivity, ferric ion participates in numerous chemical reactions, making it significant in both organic and inorganic chemistry.

Synonyms

iron(III), trivalent iron

Examples of usage

  • Ferric chloride is often used in water treatment.
  • The ferric ion can easily be reduced to ferrous ion.
  • In biological systems, ferric ions are important for hemoglobin function.

Translations

Translations of the word "ferric" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรฉrrico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅŒเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eisenhaltig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ferik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะปั–ะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผelazowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‰„ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ferrique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฉrrico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพeleznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพeleznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพelezen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรกrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™mir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรฉrrico

Etymology

The term 'ferric' originates from the Latin word 'ferrum,' meaning iron. Its usage in English dates back to the early 19th century, aligning with the development of modern chemistry and the need for specific terms to describe various states of iron. While 'ferrous' refers to the +2 oxidation state of iron, 'ferric' distinguishes the +3 oxidation state, essential in both chemical nomenclature and practical applications. The systematic naming convention adopted during the chemical revolution allowed chemists to communicate more effectively about the properties and behaviors of different iron compounds. The study of ferric compounds has expanded in various fields, including metallurgy, environmental science, and biochemistry, as their role in catalysis and biological systems is crucial for numerous processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,052, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.