No exact match translations found for 'ferrous' in sindhi.
Word 'ferrous' in Other Languages
- ferrous in Assamese অসমীয়া
- ferrous in Bengali বাংলা
- ferrous in Bodo बड़ो
- ferrous in Dogri डोगरी
- ferrous in English
- ferrous in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- ferrous in Hindi हिन्दी
- ferrous in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- ferrous in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- ferrous in Konkani कोंकणी
- ferrous in Maithili মৈথিলী
- ferrous in Malayalam മലയാളം
- ferrous in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- ferrous in Marathi मराठी
- ferrous in Nepali नेपाली
- ferrous in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- ferrous in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- ferrous in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- ferrous in Santali
- ferrous in Sindhi سنڌي
- ferrous in Tamil தமிழ்
- ferrous in Telugu తెలుగు
- ferrous in Urdu اُردُو
Ferrous
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛrəs/
Definitions
- Relating to or containing iron, typically with a valence of +2.
- Composed of or derived from iron.
Usage Examples
- "The ferrous metal was prone to rust when exposed to moisture."
- "Ferrous alloys are widely used in construction and engineering."
Etymology
From Latin 'ferrum' meaning 'iron' + '-ous' meaning 'full of' or 'pertaining to.'
Synonyms
- Iron-based
- Metallic
- Steel-like
Antonyms
- Non-ferrous
- Non-metallic
- Aluminum-based
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Ferroso | fe-RO-so |
| French | Ferroreux | fe-ro-RUH |
| German | Eisenhaltig | AI-zen-halt-ig |
| Hindi | लौह युक्त | lauh-yukt |
| Chinese | 含铁的 | hán tiě de |
| Japanese | 鉄含有の | tetsu-gan'yū no |
| Russian | Железосодержащий | zhe-le-zo-so-DER-zhash-chi |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈfɛrəs/
- American English: /ˈfɛroʊs/
Historical Usage
The term "ferrous" has been used since the 19th century to describe materials and compounds containing iron, especially in metallurgy and chemistry.
Cultural Nuances
Ferrous materials are widely associated with industrialization, construction, and manufacturing, playing a critical role in the development of infrastructure and machinery.
More Information
Ferrous metals, such as steel and cast iron, are known for their strength and magnetic properties. They are essential in the production of tools, bridges, and vehicles, but are also prone to corrosion without proper treatment.