Ferrous
Pronunciation : Fer"rous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. ferreux. See Ferreous.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to, or derived from, iron; -- especially used of compounds of iron in which the iron has its lower valence; as, ferrous sulphate.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913