ferri-
1.
a combining form with the meanings “iron,” “ferric,” used in the formation of compound words:
ferriferous; ferricyanide.
Also,
ferro-
;
especially before a vowel,
ferr-
.
Origin
<
Latin,
combining form of
ferrum
iron
British Dictionary definitions for
ferri-
ferri-
combining form
1.
indicating the presence of iron, esp in the trivalent state:
ferricyanide,
ferriferous
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ferro-
Word Origin
from Latin
ferrum
iron
ferri-
in Medicine
ferri-
pref.
Iron, especially ferric ion:
ferritin.