Meaning: iron
Root word: Latin ferrum
Roots with similar meanings:
- sider- meaning “iron”
Roots with opposite meanings:
Roots that could be confused:
- fer- meaning “to bear, carry”
Notes:
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
Ferritin: A protein that stores iron in the body and releases it when needed.
Apoferritin: The protein component of ferritin without iron bound to it.
Ferrihemoglobin: Hemoglobin in which the iron is in the ferric (Fe³⁺) state rather than the usual ferrous (Fe²⁺) state.
Transferrin: A blood plasma protein that binds and transports iron throughout the bloodstream.
Ferric: Pertaining to iron with a valence of +3.
Ferrous: Pertaining to iron with a valence of +2.
Ferriferous: Containing or yielding iron.
Ferreous: Consisting of or containing iron.
Ferrean: Pertaining to or resembling iron.
Ferrer: One who works with iron or metals.
Ferrimagnet: A material with a type of magnetism where the magnetic moments of atoms on different sublattices are opposed, similar to ferromagnetism.
Ferromagnet: A material that exhibits strong magnetic properties due to the alignment of magnetic moments.
Ferrite: A ceramic compound containing iron oxide with magnetic properties.
Ferritic: Relating to or resembling ferrite.
Ferroelectric: A material that exhibits spontaneous electrical polarization that can be reversed by an external electric field.
Ferrochrome: An alloy of iron and chromium used to make stainless steel.
Ferroglass: Glass that contains or is mixed with iron oxide.
Ferrotype: A photographic process using an iron plate; also refers to the finished photograph.
Ferroinclave: A construction made of or involving iron.
Ferroprint: A process involving the use of iron oxide in printing.
Ferredoxin: A protein that contains iron and sulfur atoms and is involved in electron transfer in cells.
Ferrule: A metal ring or cap placed around an object to prevent splitting or damage.
Ferruginate: To impregnate or coat with iron.
Ferruminate: To join metals or other substances by means of heat or fusion.
Planoferrite: A type of iron ore or mineral.
Rufoferruginous: Having a reddish-brown or rust-like color, often associated with iron oxide.
Farrier/Ferrier: A person who shoes horses; the word is related to the iron in the horseshoes.
Ferroin: A complex of iron used as an indicator in chemical reactions.
Diferrion: A complex ion or molecule containing two iron atoms.
Ferrivorous: Organisms that consume or utilize iron.
Other Uses
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ap-, apo- | away from, separate, at the farthest point |
| chrom- | color |
| di- | two |
| fer- | to bear, carry |
| hem- | blood |
| trans-, tra-, tran- | across |
| typ- | stamp, model |
| vor-, vorac- | swallow |
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