ferric Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or containing iron
    ferrous.

WordNet

Fer"ric adjective
Etymology
L. ferrum iron: cf. F. ferrique. See Ferrous.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in the ferrous compounds; as, ferric oxide; ferric acid.

Webster 1913