ferrous
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈfɛɹəs// UK //fˈɛɹəs// fer·rous
adj. containing iron. You use this word to describe metals or minerals that have iron in them.
adj. containing or consisting of iron. Often used in technical contexts to distinguish iron-based compounds from non-iron ones.
Steel is a common ferrous metal used in construction.
The laboratory tested the soil samples to determine the level of ferrous compounds present in the groundwater.
In metallurgy, the distinction between ferrous and non-ferrous materials is fundamental, as the presence of iron significantly alters the magnetic properties and corrosion resistance of the alloy.
From Latin ferrum (“iron”).