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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
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]