Definition of "ferrite" in англійська

noun

1. The interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic iron.

2. Any of a class of metal oxides which show ferrimagnetism; used in transformers, inductors, antennas, recording heads, microwave devices, motors and loudspeakers.

3. (inorganic chemistry) The anion FeO₂²⁻, and any of the salts (formally derived from the unknown ferrous acid) derived from it.