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ferric

[fer-ik] / ˈfɛr ɪk /


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Continued heating produces ferric hydroxysulfate, where OH replaces H2O in the mineral structure.

From Science Daily Mar. 10, 2026

As a precaution, however, we are monitoring the situation due to the use of ferric sulphate in some waste treatment works.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2021

In his soft, ferric voice, he said, “Oh.”

From The New Yorker Sep. 14, 2015

With spray bottles, they applied both cupric nitrate and ferric nitrate to the metal, then distributed and smoothed the sizzling liquid with mop-shaped brushes.

From New York Times Jul. 1, 2015

It is basic in character, and gives a red coloration on the addition of ferric chloride.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various




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