a. [ L. ferrum iron: cf. F. ferrique. See Ferrous. ] Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in the ferrous compounds;
Ferric acid (Chem.),
Ferric oxide (Chem.),
n. [ Ferri- + cyanate. ] (Chem.) A salt of ferricyanic acid; a ferricyanide. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Ferri- + cyanic. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, a ferricyanide. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ferricyanic acid (Chem.),
n. [ Ferri- + cyanide. ] (Chem.) One of a complex series of double cyanides of ferric iron and some other base. [ 1913 Webster ]
Potassium ferricyanide (Chem.),