Ferruminating

/fəˈruːmɪneɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Currently coating, treating, or combining something with iron or iron compounds.

Etymology

Present participle of ferruminate, showing the ongoing action of the iron-coating process using the -ing suffix.

Kelly Says

Industrial ferruminating processes are happening right now in water purification plants worldwide, removing contaminants by using iron compounds to create particles heavy enough to filter out.

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