ferric

ferric

 [fer´ik]

containing iron in its plus-three oxidation state, Fe(III) (sometimes designated Fe³⁺).

ferric chloride FeCl₃, used as a reagent and as a diagnostic aid in phenylketonuria.

fer·ric

(fer'ik),

Relating to iron, especially denoting a salt containing iron in its higher (triad) valence, Fe³⁺. Many ferric salts are used as hematinics and supplements.

fer·ric

(fer'ik)

1. Relating to iron in its valence state of 3+ (Fe³⁺).

2. A compound in which iron exists in its valence state of Fe³⁺.

fer·ric

(fer'ik)

Relating to iron, especially denoting a salt containing iron in its higher (triad) valence, Fe³⁺. Many ferric salts are used as hematinics and supplements.