Ferrous
/ˈferəs/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Material Context
Often used in industrial or material science contexts to describe iron-containing substances.
The bridge was reinforced with ferrous support beams.
Pro Tip 2/3Magnetic Properties
Ferrous materials are usually magnetic, so the term hints at this property.
The ferrous parts of the machinery were sticking to the magnet.
Pro Tip 3/3Corrosion Resistance
Ferrous metals tend to rust, something to remember in contexts like engineering.
They avoided ferrous components due to their lack of corrosion resistance.
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Magnetic
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