Ferri-
1.
a combining form with the meanings “iron,” “ferric,” used in the formation of compound words:
ferriferous; ferricyanide.
combining form
1.
indicating the presence of iron, esp in the trivalent state: ferricyanide, ferriferous Compare ferro-
ferri- pref.
Iron, especially ferric ion: ferritin.
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