ferrite
ˈfɛraɪt
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Definition of ferrite - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.class of metal oxides showing ferrimagnetismTECH.
  • Ferrite cores are used in transformers.
2.
geologyTECH.microscopic iron grains in igneous rocksTECH.
  • Ferrite grains are found in some igneous rocks.
3.
metallurgyTECH.solid solution of carbon in ironTECH.
  • Ferrite is a key component in steel.
cementite iron carbide pearlite
4.
inorganic chemistryTECH.anion FeO₂²⁻ and its saltsTECH.
  • The ferrite anion is studied in chemistry labs.
iron oxide
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  • ferrite: class of metal oxides showing ferrimagnetism
    class of metal oxides showing ferrimagnetism

Expressions with ferrite

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magnetic core made of ferrite used in electrical transformers and inductors
The ferrite core in the transformer helps in reducing energy losses.

Origin of ferrite

Latin, ferrum (iron)

Terms with ferrite included in their meaning

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metallurgy
having austenite and ferrite equally
computer science
tiny ferrite ring used to hold one bit in core memory
technology
related to devices or systems using ferrite rings for data storage
materials
relating to a ferrite material or structure
technology
magnetic core made of ferrite used in electrical transformers and inductors

Examples of ferrite in a sentence

  • Ferrite beads are crucial in electronic circuits.
  • Geologists examine ferrite in volcanic samples.
  • Ferrite is crucial for understanding rock formation.
  • Ferrite forms at lower temperatures in steel.
  • The presence of ferrite affects the metal's properties.
  • Ferrite compounds are used in various applications.

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  1. French:ferrite, grains de ferrite, ...
  2. German:Ferrit, Kohlenstofflösung, ...
  3. Italian:ferrite, grani di ferrite, ...
  4. Spanish:ferrita, anión ferrita, ...
  5. Portuguese:ferrite, ferrita, ...
  6. Chinese:铁氧体, 铁颗粒, ...
  7. Japanese:フェライト, 鉄酸化物, ...
  8. Arabic:فِيرَايْت, حَبِيبَة حَدِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרִיט, ...
  10. Russian:феррит, ферритные зерна, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ферит, залізні зерна, ...
  12. Hindi:फेराइट, लौह कण, ...
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