Material composed of and/or containing iron A ferrous metal exhibits magnetic characteristics as opposed to a non-ferrous metal, such as aluminum, which does not
A greenish crystalline compound, FeSOO, used as a pigment, fertilizer, and feed additive, in sewage and water treatment, and as a medicine in the treatment of iron deficiency. Also called copperas
Concerning any metal other than iron or metal alloy whose principal constituent is not iron Example: Copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), aluminum (Al), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), magnesium (Mg)