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   ferrous

   /ˈfɛrəs/

   adjective

   • 1. (chiefly of metals) containing or consisting of iron.
   • 2. of iron with a valency of two; of iron(II).

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from Latin ferrum ‘iron’ + -ous.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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