ferri-


ferri-

(word root) ironExamples of words with the root ferri-: ferriferous

ferri-

pref. Iron, especially ferric iron: ferricyanide.
[From Latin ferrum, iron.]

ferri-

combining form indicating the presence of iron, esp in the trivalent state: ferricyanide; ferriferous. Compare ferro- [from Latin ferrum iron]

ferri-

a combining form with the meanings “iron,” “ferric”: ferricyanide; ferriferous. Compare ferro-. [< Latin, comb. form of ferrum iron]