What's the difference between ferreous and terreous?

Ferreous


Definition:

  • (a.) Partaking of, made of, or pertaining to, iron; like iron.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Within 7 days after implantation of ferreous foreign body into the vitreous of rabbit eyes, ERG amplitudes decreased and local retinal degeneration was discernible under light and electron microscope.
  • (2) Measurements were conducted of five species of Lamblia mounted and stained with ferreous hematoxylin.

Terreous


Definition:

  • (a.) Consisting of earth; earthy; as, terreous substances; terreous particles.

Example Sentences:

Words possibly related to "ferreous"

Words possibly related to "terreous"