ferric oxide

/ˌfɛrɪk ˌɑkˈsaɪd/
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Other forms: ferric oxides

Definitions of ferric oxide
  1. noun
    a red oxide of iron
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    types:
    rust
    a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
    type of:
    oxide
    any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical
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