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Ferrous
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Simple meaning
What does Ferrous mean?
Containing iron.
Dictionary definition
Containing iron or related to iron.
Example sentences
Ferrous in a sentence
easy
The magnet stuck to the ferrous metal.
medium
Ferrous materials can rust if not protected.
hard
Ferrous is a materials word used for metals and compounds that contain iron.
Synonyms
Words like Ferrous
iron-containingHaving iron as part of the material.
ironRelated word that supports the meaning of ferrous.
Antonyms
Opposite words
nonferrousNot containing iron.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to ferrous, depending on context.
Word family
Ferrous word family
Base word
ferrous
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Practice 1
What does ferrous mean?
Ferrous means containing iron.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to ferrous?
Iron-Containing is close in meaning to ferrous in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of ferrous?
Nonferrous contrasts with ferrous.
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