철을 함유하고 있거나 철로 이루어진 상태를 의미하며, 주로 금속이나 합금을 분류할 때 사용됨.
Relating to, containing, or consisting of iron, especially in the context of metals and alloys.
예문:
"The scrap yard uses a large electromagnet to lift ferrous materials from the pile."
"Ferrous metals are prone to rusting when exposed to moisture and oxygen over time."
화학적으로 원자가가 2가인 철을 포함하거나 그와 관련된 상태.
Relating to or containing iron with a valence of two (iron(II)).
예문:
"Ferrous sulfate is a common medication used to treat iron-deficiency anemia."
"The chemical reaction converts ferrous ions into ferric ions through oxidation."