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Iron(III): meaning, definitions and examples

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iron(III)

 

[ หˆaษชษ™rn(ฮธษชrหˆi) ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Iron(III) refers to iron in its +3 oxidation state, commonly known as ferric iron. It is an important form of iron that plays a vital role in various chemical reactions and biology, particularly in metalloenzymes and the transportation of oxygen in blood.

Synonyms

ferric, ferric ion, iron(3+)

Examples of usage

  • Iron(III) oxide is commonly used as a pigment.
  • The enzyme requires iron(III) for its activity.
  • In water treatment, iron(III) is used to remove impurities.
  • Iron(III) ions can catalyze oxidation reactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "iron(III)" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferro(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฏเคฐเคจ(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eisen(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ besi(III)

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะปั–ะทะพ(III)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผelazo(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‰„(III)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fer(III)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hierro(III)

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demir(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ (III)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุฏูŠุฏ(III)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพelezo(III)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพelezo(III)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“(III)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพelezo(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรกrn(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะผั–ั€(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™mir(III)

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hierro(III)

Word origin

The term 'iron' derives from the Old English word 'iren', which has roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'isarnan', likely reflecting the metal's ancient use and significance. The designation 'III' indicates the oxidation state, which has been established through the study of chemical reactions and compound formations. Ironโ€™s various oxidation states, including +2 and +3, reveal its unique chemistry and ability to form various compounds, which has been integral to advancements in metallurgy and chemistry over the centuries. Understanding the properties of iron(III) has contributed to significant developments in fields such as biochemistry, materials science, and environmental science.