ferric

adjective Chemistry.

1. of or containing iron, especially in the trivalent state.

adjective

1. of or containing iron in the trivalent state: ferric oxide; designating an iron (III) compound

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or containing iron, especially with a valence of 3 or a valence higher than in a corresponding ferrous compound.

1. Containing iron, especially iron with a valence of 3. Compare ferrous.