Ferrous and Flinty

Ferrous

Ferrous adjective - Of or relating to or containing iron.

Flinty and ferrous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flinty" instead an adjective "Ferrous".

Nearby Word: ferric

Flinty

Flinty adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Ferrous and flinty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ferrous" instead an adjective "Flinty".

Nearby Word: flint
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