ferrous sulfate

noun

: a salt obtained usually in its bluish-green hydrated form FeSO₄·7H₂O that is used especially in making inks, pigments, and other iron salts and in medicine for treating anemia caused by iron deficiency

Examples of ferrous sulfate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other studies show that tea decreased iron absorption from wheat bread fortified with ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate by 56 to 72%.1 Individual variation: Still, additional research is necessary to establish the best time to drink tea without affecting iron absorption. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025

But Take Note Take note this supplement contains iron in the form of ferrous sulfate, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some people. —Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

ferrous sulfate

noun

: a salt that consists of iron, sulfur, and oxygen and is used in treating industrial wastes and in medicine

Medical Definition

ferrous sulfate

noun

: an astringent iron salt obtained usually in the form of its pale green crystalline hydrate FeSO₄·7H₂O and used in medicine chiefly for treating iron-deficiency anemia