ferrosilicon en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree substratebor. Old Latin *fersom Latin ferrum English ferro- Latin silex Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -iusnom. Latin -ium New Latin siliciumlbor. English silicium English -on English silicon English ferrosilicon From ferro- + silicon.
Meanings
- An alloy of iron and silicon used in steelmaking.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ferrosilicons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |