Definition of Ferrite

1. Noun. A solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent.

Terms within: Alpha Iron
Substance meronyms: Pearlite
Generic synonyms: Primary Solid Solution, Solid Solution

Definition of Ferrite

1. Noun. the interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic iron ¹

2. Noun. any of a class of metal oxides which show ferrimagnetism; used in transformers, inductors, antennas, recording heads, microwave devices, motors and loudspeakers ¹

3. Noun. (inorganic compound) The anion FeO22-, and any of the salts (formally derived from the unknown ''ferrous acid'') derived from it ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ferrite

1. a magnetic substance [n -S] : FERRITIC [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ferrite

ferriporphyrin
ferriporphyrin chloride
ferriprive
ferriprotoporphyrin
ferriprussiate
ferriprussic
ferripyoverdine
ferripyoverdine reductase
ferripyoveridine reductase
ferripyrophyllite
ferripyrophyllites
ferrisicklerite
ferristrunzite
ferrisurite
ferrisymplesite
ferrite (current term)
ferrites
ferritic
ferritin
ferritin reductase
ferritins
ferritungstite
ferro-
ferroalloy
ferroalloys
ferroalluaudite
ferroan
ferrobarroisite
ferrobustamite
ferrocalcite

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