Ferrous

/ˈfɛrəs/ adjective

Containing or made from iron, especially iron in its lower oxidation state.

From Latin 'ferrum' meaning 'iron,' with the suffix '-ous' meaning 'containing' or 'made of.' The suffix '-ous' comes from Latin and is used to make adjectives.

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