aluminoferric
|a-lu-mi-no-fer-ric|
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/əˌluːmɪnoʊˈfɛrɪk/
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/əˌluːmɪnəʊˈfɛrɪk/
aluminum and iron
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminoferric' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'alumen' meaning 'alum' and 'ferrum' meaning 'iron'.
Historical Evolution
'alumen' and 'ferrum' combined to form the modern English word 'aluminoferric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'containing alum and iron', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing both aluminum and iron.
The aluminoferric compound was used in the industrial process.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 04:51