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ferrite

/ˈfɛɹaɪt/

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From New Latin, from Latin ferrum (“iron”) + -ite.

noun ferrites

countable, uncountable The interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic iron. ferrite transition zone
Similar: mul:α-Fe, alpha iron
countable, uncountable Any of a class of metal oxides which show ferrimagnetism; used in transformers, inductors, antennas, recording heads, microwave devices, motors and loudspeakers. ferrite magnets
countable, uncountable The anion FeO₂²⁻, and any of the salts (formally derived from the unknown ferrous acid) derived from it. sodium ferrite

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noun allotrope of iron

日本語	鉄系
中文	肥粒鐵 /肥粒铁
Deutsch	Ferrit

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@misc{ferrite_2026,
  title = {ferrite},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ferrite},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}