Ferric
Ferric , adjective
[Latin ferrum iron: compare French ferrique. See Ferrous.]
(Chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chemistry), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in the ferrous compounds; as, ferric oxide; ferric acid.
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Ferric acid (Chemistry) , an acid, H2FeO4, which is not known in the free state, but forms definite salts, analogous to the chromates and sulphates.