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ferrous

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/ˈfɛr.əs/ · fer-rous

Relating to or containing iron, especially in the bivalent state.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Relating to or containing iron, especially in the bivalent state.

لوہے سے متعلق یا لوہے پر مشتمل، خاص طور پر دو ظرفی حالت میں۔

فیرس

feras

Synonyms

ironmetallicferro-لوہادھاتفرری

Antonyms

non-ferrousaluminumcopperغیر فیرسایلومینیمتانبا

Common Collocations

  • ferrous metals
  • ferrous compounds
  • ferrous ions

Example Sentences

Ferrous sulfate is commonly used as a dietary supplement to treat iron deficiency.

فیرس سلفیٹ عموماً آئرن کی کمی کے علاج کے لیے ایک غذائی سپلیمنٹ کے طور پر استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

Feras sulfate amooman iron ki kami ke ilaaj ke liye aik ghizai supplement ke tor par istemal hota hai.

The ferrous content of steel makes it strong and durable.

اسٹیل کا فیرس مواد اسے مضبوط اور پائیدار بناتا ہے۔

Steel ka feras mawad ise mazboot aur paidar banata hai.

Ferrous iron is an essential nutrient for many living organisms.

فیرس آئرن بہت سے زندہ جانداروں کے لیے ایک لازمی غذائی عنصر ہے۔

Feras iron bohat se zinda jandaroon ke liye aik laazmi ghizai ansar hai.

Easily Confused With

ferric:Ferric refers to iron in a trivalent state, compared to ferrous which refers to iron in a bivalent state.

Word Family

ferric
adjectiveفیرک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of ferrous as 'FErROUS' like iron!

Picture a shiny iron rod as a symbol of ferrous material.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ferrum" — iron

First known use: 19th century

The term 'ferrous' derives from the Latin word 'ferrum' which means iron. It has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe compounds containing iron.