iron(III) oxide

English

Noun

iron(III) oxide (uncountable)

(chemistry) The chemical compound Fe₂O₃, iron oxide where iron has a valence of +3.

Usage notes

This is the IUPAC preferred nomenclature. The old term was ferric oxide.

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