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| fer·rite [ fé rt ] (plural fer·rites) |
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1. magnetic iron oxide: a mixed oxide of iron and another metal such as cobalt or nickel. Use: in electronics, in magnets.
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2. form of iron occurring in steel: a form of iron occurring in steel, cast iron, and pig iron
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3. iron mineral: a mineral containing iron oxide, e.g. magnetite, occurring as small grains in various rocks
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| [Mid-19th century. < Latin ferrum "iron"] |
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